vBioenergetics. Flashcards

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What is the primary source of energy for living organisms?

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The primary source of energy for living organisms is glucose.

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True or False: Cellular respiration occurs only in the presence of oxygen.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen is called __________.

A

aerobic respiration

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What are the two main types of respiration?

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Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

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In which part of the cell does aerobic respiration primarily occur?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

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What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles?

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Lactic acid.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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Ethanol.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The process of photosynthesis takes place mainly in the __________ of plant cells.

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chloroplasts

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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What role do chlorophyll molecules play in photosynthesis?

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They absorb light energy.

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Multiple Choice: Which gas is taken in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To release energy from glucose.

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True or False: All organisms perform cellular respiration.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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Fill in the blank: The energy released from ATP is used for __________ in cells.

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biochemical processes

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How many ATP molecules are produced during aerobic respiration?

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Approximately 36-38 ATP molecules.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a product of aerobic respiration?

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

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It generates the majority of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

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True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more ATP than aerobic respiration.

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Fill in the blank: The buildup of __________ in muscles leads to fatigue during intense exercise.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of respiration is more efficient at producing ATP?
Aerobic respiration.
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What is fermentation?
A metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes.
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Fill in the blank: In yeast, anaerobic respiration results in the production of __________ and carbon dioxide.
ethanol
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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
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True or False: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite processes.
True
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What do plants use as a source of energy during photosynthesis?
Light energy from the sun.
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Fill in the blank: The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis produce __________ and NADPH.
ATP
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Multiple Choice: Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light in plants?
Chlorophyll.
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What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
Glucose.
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What happens to glucose produced in photosynthesis?
It can be used for energy or stored as starch.
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True or False: The rate of photosynthesis can be affected by light intensity.
True
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Fill in the blank: The main byproduct of photosynthesis is __________.
oxygen
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What are the factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis?
Light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide.
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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?
Water provides electrons and protons for the light reactions.
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True or False: The Calvin cycle occurs in the chloroplast stroma.
True