Aerobic Respiration Quiz

How has aerobic respiration contributed to the evolution of large animals?

• By reducing their energy demands

• By allowing them to meet their energy demands

• By increasing their food intake

• By decreasing their metabolic rate

What is the primary function of glycolysis?

• To produce oxygen

• To extract energy from sugar molecules

• To synthesize proteins

• To store energy in fat cells

In which part of the cell does glycolysis occur?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytosol

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Does glycolysis require oxygen to occur?

• Yes, it requires oxygen

• No, it does not require oxygen

• Only in eukaryotes

• Only in prokaryotes

How many steps are involved in glycolysis?

• 5 steps

• 8 steps

• 10 steps

• 12 steps

Why is glycolysis considered an ancient metabolic pathway?

• It is found only in plants

• It is found in almost all organisms

• It requires complex organelles

• It was discovered recently

What is the main purpose of glycolysis in cellular respiration?

• To produce glucose

• To convert glucose into pyruvate

• To generate oxygen

• To synthesize proteins

During the energy investment phase of glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are used?

• 1 ATP

• 2 ATP

• 3 ATP

• 4 ATP

How many NADH molecules are produced during the energy payoff phase of glycolysis?

• 1 NADH

• 2 NADH

• 3 NADH

• 4 NADH

What is the final product of glycolysis?

• Glucose

• ATP

• Pyruvate

• NADH