2023 Biology Midterm Exam

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To make energy.

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What is the correct chemical equation for aerobic cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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Where is most ATP produced in a cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell will shrivel.

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Which factors affect enzyme activity?

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pH, temperature, and inhibitors all affect enzyme activity.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the site of ATP production through aerobic respiration.

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Define hypertonic solution.

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A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.