Cellular Respiration Quiz

What is the primary molecule that stores energy for cellular processes?

• Glucose

• Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

• NADH

• FADH2

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down ATP to release energy?

• ATP synthase

• ATPase

• Phosphofructokinase

• Hexokinase

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

• Both require oxygen but differ in energy output.

• Aerobic respiration occurs without oxygen, while anaerobic requires oxygen.

• Neither process involves oxygen.

• Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic does not.

What are the waste products of glucose metabolism in aerobic respiration?

• Lactic acid and water

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Ethanol and carbon dioxide

• Oxygen and glucose

In a redox reaction, what happens during oxidation?

• A molecule gains electrons.

• A molecule loses protons.

• A molecule loses electrons.

• A molecule gains protons.