Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a definition of metabolism
A
The sum of all chemical processes occurring in the body
2
Q
What is the composition of ATP
A
1 adenosine molecule and 3 phosphates
3
Q
How is ATP used to create energy?
A
ATP is broken down into ADP and Pi
Energy is released when a bond is broken
4
Q
What are the stages of glucose oxidation
A
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain
5
Q
Which stage(s) of glucose oxidation require oxygen
A
Electron transport chain
6
Q
Which stage(s) of glucose oxidation do not require oxygen
A
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle
7
Q
1 molecule of glucose can generate how many molecules of ATP during glycolysis?
A
4
8
Q
Most of the ATP created during glucose oxidation occurs during which stage?
A
Electron transport chain
