Process of Cellular Respiration (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What type of metabolic process is cellular respiration?
What type of metabolic process is cellular respiration?
Catabolic
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses of the cell'?
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses of the cell'?
They are main sites of energy production
Which products are formed during aerobic respiration?
Which products are formed during aerobic respiration?
Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
In the cytoplasm
Which stage of aerobic respiration releases carbon dioxide as waste?
Which stage of aerobic respiration releases carbon dioxide as waste?
Krebs cycle
What role does oxygen play in oxidative phosphorylation?
What role does oxygen play in oxidative phosphorylation?
Final hydrogen acceptor forming water
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic respiration in terms of ATP?
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic respiration in terms of ATP?
Produces significantly less ATP
What accumulates in muscle cells during lactic acid fermentation?
What accumulates in muscle cells during lactic acid fermentation?
Lactic acid
What are the end products of alcoholic fermentation in plants?
What are the end products of alcoholic fermentation in plants?
Ethanol and carbon dioxide
Why is aerobic respiration the preferred method when oxygen is available?
Why is aerobic respiration the preferred method when oxygen is available?
Produces much more useable energy