Aerobic Respiration (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of process is aerobic respiration?
What type of process is aerobic respiration?
Enzyme-controlled
Which gas is required for aerobic respiration to occur?
Which gas is required for aerobic respiration to occur?
Oxygen
What are the three products of aerobic respiration?
What are the three products of aerobic respiration?
, , ATP
How does aerobic respiration compare to anaerobic respiration in terms of energy production?
How does aerobic respiration compare to anaerobic respiration in terms of energy production?
Produces more energy
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
Increase surface area for reactions
Where in the cell does glycolysis take place?
Where in the cell does glycolysis take place?
Cytosol
Does glycolysis require oxygen to occur?
Does glycolysis require oxygen to occur?
No, it is anaerobic
How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis per glucose molecule?
How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis per glucose molecule?
2 ATP
What is the product when glucose is broken down during glycolysis?
What is the product when glucose is broken down during glycolysis?
Two pyruvic acid molecules
Where do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur?
Where do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur?
Mitochondria
How many carbon atoms does acetyl CoA contain?
How many carbon atoms does acetyl CoA contain?
2 carbons
What is the role of oxygen in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of oxygen in the electron transport chain?
Final electron acceptor