AP Biology Cellular Energetics

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What determines an enzyme's active site?

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The active site of an enzyme is determined by the protein's primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure.

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What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in aerobic cellular respiration.

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What is used to make glucose during the Calvin Cycle?

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ATP from the light dependent reactions is used to make glucose during the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the correct order for aerobic cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Pyruvate Oxidation, Krebs Cycle, and ETC.

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Which stage of Aerobic Cell Respiration produces the most ATP?

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The ETC and oxidative phosphorylation stage produces the most ATP.

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Define Glycolysis.

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Glycolysis is the process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

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What is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

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NADH carries electrons to the electron transport chain, where they are used to generate ATP.

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What occurs during the Krebs Cycle?

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The Krebs Cycle processes acetyl-CoA to produce ATP, NADH, and FADH2, releasing CO2 as a byproduct.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the process of ATP production that occurs in the mitochondria, using the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis.

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What is the significance of the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is crucial for generating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis.

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