S1 Final Practice Exam

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What is the end product of glycolysis?

Back

Pyruvate.

Front

What chemical blocks the electron transport chain and halts respiration?

Back

Cyanide.

Front

What molecule contains our genetic information?

Back

DNA.

Front

In what state do enzymes function properly under ideal conditions?

Back

Normal.

Front

What regulates entry and exit from the cell?

Back

Cell Membrane.

Front

What is the process by which glucose is broken down to produce energy?

Back

Glycolysis.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What happens to enzymes when they are denatured?

Back

They lose their functional shape and cannot catalyze reactions.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the significance of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

Back

It produces ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.