Stokes - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz

Which process occurs in the cytoplasm and breaks down glucose into pyruvate?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

• Krebs cycle

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• water

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• chlorophyll

Which molecule is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration?

• carbon dioxide

• glucose

• oxygen

• water

During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is converted into how many molecules of pyruvate?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

Which process occurs in the chloroplasts and converts light energy into chemical energy?

• Fermentation

• Respiration

• Oxidation

• Photosynthesis

What is the net gain of ATP molecules during glycolysis?

• 0

• 5

• 10

• 2

Which molecule is produced as a waste product during cellular respiration?

• Glucose (C6H12O6)

• Oxygen (O2)

• Water (H2O)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

What is the primary function of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?

• Produce glucose

• Break down proteins

• Store energy as fat

• Generate ATP

Which process occurs in the mitochondria and produces the majority of ATP in cellular respiration?

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

• Electron transport chain

• Krebs cycle

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP → C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + heat energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + glucose → C6H12O6 + 6O2