Bio I Glycolysis Formative Flashcard

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What is the overall equation for Cellular Respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen = Water + Carbon Dioxide + ATP

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What two molecules are required to initiate glycolysis?

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Glucose + ATP

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What is the primary function of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP carries energy in the cell.

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What is the net gain of ATP produced during glycolysis?

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2 ATP

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List the three main products of glycolysis.

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ATP, NADH, and Pyruvate.

Front

What role does NADH play in cellular respiration?

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NADH acts as an electron carrier, transporting electrons to the electron transport chain.

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What is the significance of pyruvate in cellular respiration?

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Pyruvate is a key intermediate that can be further processed in aerobic or anaerobic respiration.

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How many molecules of ATP are consumed in the energy investment phase of glycolysis?

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2 ATP are consumed.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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

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What happens to pyruvate in the presence of oxygen?

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In the presence of oxygen, pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA and enters the Krebs cycle.