Glycolysis (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Where in the cell does glycolysis occur?
Where in the cell does glycolysis occur?
Cytoplasm
What does the term 'glycolysis' literally mean?
What does the term 'glycolysis' literally mean?
Glucose splitting
Why can't cells use glucose directly as an energy source?
Why can't cells use glucose directly as an energy source?
They need ATP as immediate energy currency
Which stage of aerobic respiration can occur without oxygen?
Which stage of aerobic respiration can occur without oxygen?
Glycolysis
In Stage 1, where do the phosphate groups for glucose phosphorylation come from?
In Stage 1, where do the phosphate groups for glucose phosphorylation come from?
Hydrolysis of ATP into ADP
What are the 3-carbon molecules called after glucose splitting in Stage 2?
What are the 3-carbon molecules called after glucose splitting in Stage 2?
Triose phosphate
In Stage 3, which coenzyme accepts hydrogen atoms during oxidation?
In Stage 3, which coenzyme accepts hydrogen atoms during oxidation?
NAD
How many pyruvate molecules are produced from one glucose molecule?
How many pyruvate molecules are produced from one glucose molecule?
Two
What is the net ATP gain from glycolysis per glucose molecule?
What is the net ATP gain from glycolysis per glucose molecule?
2 ATP
Which products result from glycolysis of one glucose molecule?
Which products result from glycolysis of one glucose molecule?
2 ATP, 2 reduced NAD, 2 pyruvate