Cellular Energy Quiz

What is the primary molecule that distributes energy within cells?

• Glucose

• ATP

• ADP

• Ribose

Which process is NOT mentioned as a use of chemical energy in cells?

• Biosynthesis

• Active transport

• Photosynthesis

• Movement

What happens when ATP is hydrolyzed?

• It forms glucose and water

• It releases energy and forms ADP and an inorganic phosphate

• It becomes a protein

• It turns into ribose and adenine

Which of the following is NOT a usable carbon compound in cell respiration?

• Carbohydrates

• Triglycerides

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

What is the main organic molecule used in cell respiration?

• Triglycerides

• Proteins

• Glucose

• Adenine

What is the main difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration in terms of oxygen requirement?

• Anaerobic respiration requires oxygen, aerobic does not.

• Both require oxygen.

• Anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen, aerobic does.

• Neither requires oxygen.

Where does anaerobic respiration occur within the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Cytosol

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What are the products of aerobic respiration?

• Lactic acid and ethanol

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• ATP and glucose

What is the net ATP yield from aerobic respiration?

• 2 ATP

• 10 ATP

• 30 ATP

• 50 ATP

What is the role of mitochondria in aerobic respiration?

• It stores glucose.

• It is the site of anaerobic respiration.

• It is the site of aerobic respiration.

• It produces lactic acid.