Cellular Respiration Quiz

1. Complete the following:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 + + +
 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + Energy (ATP + heat)

2. Name each step of cell respiration and tell me where each occurs?
1. Glycolysis – cytoplasm
2. Pyruvate oxidation- mitochondria
3. Citric Acid Cycle – mitochondria
4. Chemiosmos Electron Transport System- Inner membrane of mitochondria

3. Approximately how many ATP are produced per glucose molecule. 36-38

4. In last week’s lab experiment what is the purpose of adding NaF?

 Inhibits metabolism by blocking the enzyme enolase required in glycolysis.

5. What is anaerobic respiration?

 Cellular respiration without the use oxygen

6. What is the end product of pyruvate oxidation that drives the Krebs cycle (citric acid
cycle)?

Acetyl Co-A

7. An example of a catabolic process includes:

a. Cellular respiration
b. Protein synthesis
c. DNA replication
d. None of the above

8. What molecule is essential for aerobic respiration to take place?

a. Nitrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Ethanol
d. Carbon dioxide
9. Products of glycolysis include:
a. Pyruvate
b. ATP
c. NADH
d. Two of the above
e. All of the above

10. The final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration is:

a. Pyruvate
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Oxygen (O2)
d. Water