Understanding Cellular Respiration

What does ATP stand for?

• Adenine triphosphorus

• Adenosine triphosphate

• Adenosine diphosphate

• Adenosine tetraphosphate

Why is ATP considered the energy currency of the cell?

• It is used to make glucose

• It is a structural component of the cell membrane

• It stores genetic information

• It provides energy for cellular processes

Where does glycolysis occur?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the net yield of ATP molecules from glycolysis?

• 2 ATP

• 4 ATP

• 34 ATP

• 38 ATP

What is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

• Produces glucose

• Transfers electrons

• Breaks down pyruvate

• Transfers oxygen

During which step is carbon dioxide released?

• Electron Transport Chain

• Glycolysis

• Chemiosmosis

• Krebs Cycle

What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• NADH

How many molecules of ATP can be produced from one molecule of glucose?

• 30-38 ATP

• 26-34 ATP

• 10-12 ATP

• 2-4 ATP

What process can cells perform to make ATP in the absence of oxygen?

• Electron Transport Chain

• Glycolysis

• Krebs Cycle

• Fermentation

What can block ATP production and be potentially deadly?

• Water

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Cyanide