Cellular Respiration Beverly Bio

What is the function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular respiration?

• To provide structural support to the cell

• To act as the energy molecule used by the cell

• To aid in cell division

• To store genetic information

What is the analogy often used to compare ATP in the cell?

• Water

• Food

• Money

• Oxygen

How many phosphates are present in the molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the energy released in the hydrolysis of ATP used for?

• To power the cell

• To create glucose

• To form carbon dioxide

• To produce oxygen

Where does most ATP get produced in the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

• To generate ATP

• To create oxygen

• To form carbon dioxide

• To produce glucose

Where does glycolysis take place in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

How many molecules of ATP are created during glycolysis?

• Two

• Eight

• Six

• Four

What happens to the pyruvates after glycolysis?

• They enter the mitochondria

• They are used in fermentation

• They are released as waste

• They are broken down into glucose

What is the main product of the Krebs cycle?

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• ATP

• Water