(Test Yourself) ATP Production

What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

• Transport of oxygen

• Storage of genetic information

• Breakdown of nutrients

• Energy carrier for cellular processes

What process converts ADP back into ATP?

• Fermentation

• Hydrolysis

• Phosphorylation

• Glycolysis

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

During glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are consumed to phosphorylate glucose?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the net ATP production from glycolysis per glucose molecule?

• 1 ATP

• 2 ATP

• 4 ATP

• 6 ATP

In the Krebs Cycle, how many ATP molecules are produced per pyruvate molecule?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Where does the Krebs Cycle take place in the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondrial Matrix

• Inner Mitochondrial Membrane

• Nucleus

How many ATP molecules are produced through oxidative phosphorylation in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) per glucose molecule?

• 2-4

• 8-10

• 16-20

• 32-34

What role does oxygen play in the Electron Transport Chain?

• Donates electrons

• Accepts electrons and forms water

• Pumps protons across the membrane

• Produces ATP directly

What is the net ATP production from one glucose molecule, combining all stages of cellular respiration?

• 24-26 ATP

• 32-34 ATP

• 36-38 ATP

• 40-42 ATP