Cell Respiration (AHL)

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Cell Respiration (AHL): Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Mitochondria, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Anaerobic Respiration, Cellular Respiration, ATP Synthase, Types of Fermentation, Proton Gradient, Importance of Krebs Cycle and, Summary of Glycolysis

Important Questions on Cell Respiration (AHL)

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What is ATP synthase how does it work, and why is it important?

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What is chemiosmotic synthesis of ATP?

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What is the role of a proton gradient?

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Kreb's cycle is the major source of ATP production in the cells. 

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Which of the following is the common pathway of oxidation of glucose, fats, and amino acids?

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What is the rate limiting step of glycolysis?

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Glycolysis takes place in _____ (cytoplasm/nucleus).

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Which of the following is the final acceptor in the electron transport system?

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Oxygen is the final acceptor in the electron transport system.

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_____ (Reduced/Oxidised) NADH and FAD is required for oxidative phosphorylation.

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What are the products of aerobic respiration?

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Carbon dioxide is not produced during aerobic respiration.

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Anaerobic respiration is mainly _____ (two/three) types.

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Yeasts produce ethanol through anaerobic respiration.

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Cellular respiration is mainly three types.

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Upon oxidation, FADH2 produces 3 ATP molecules.

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Only two ATP molecules are gained in glycolysis.

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Glycolysis is also called Hatch and Slack Pathway.