Aerobic vs Anaerobic Metabolism

Question 1

Which metabolism utilizes carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Anaerobic

Question 2

What metabolism occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell?

Answer 2

Anaerobic

Question 3

What is the byproduct of anaerobic metabolism?

Answer 3

Lactic acid

Question 4

In anaerobic metabolism, how many ATP does one molecule of glucose net yield?

Answer 4

2 ATP

Question 5

Aerobic metabolism utilizes what for fuel?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

Question 6

Where does aerobic metabolism occur?

Answer 6

The mitochondria

Question 7

What are the byproducts of aerobic metabolism?

Answer 7

water and CO2

Question 8

What is the net yield of ATP per molecule of glucose in aerobic metabolism?

Answer 8

36ATP

Question 9

Which process requires oxygen: Kreb’s cycle or glycolysis?

Answer 9

Kreb’s Cycle

Question 10

Is aerobic or anaerobic metabolism more efficient?

Answer 10

Aerobic

Question 11

How to measure VO2?

Answer 11

CO x a-v O2 difference
OR
Volume of O2 entering the lungs minus volume of O2 leaving the lungs.

Question 12

Anaerobic threshold is usually at what % of VO2 max?

Answer 12

55%

Question 13

How many METs is moderate intensity?

Answer 13

3-5

Question 14

How many METs is vigorous intensity?

Answer 14

> 6

Question 15

What VO2 threshold is considered diabled?

Answer 15

<18ml/kg min or 5 METs