Glycolyse Flashcards

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What is glycolysis?

A

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process.

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True or False: Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria.

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False: Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm.

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3
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What is the starting molecule for glycolysis?

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The starting molecule for glycolysis is glucose.

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4
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What are the end products of glycolysis?

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The end products of glycolysis are pyruvate, ATP, and NADH.

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5
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Fill in the blank: Glycolysis consists of _____ main phases.

A

two

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What are the two main phases of glycolysis?

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The two main phases of glycolysis are the energy investment phase and the energy payoff phase.

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7
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Multiple choice: Which enzyme catalyzes the first step of glycolysis? A) Hexokinase B) Phosphofructokinase C) Pyruvate kinase

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A) Hexokinase

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What is the role of NAD+ in glycolysis?

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NAD+ acts as an electron carrier and is reduced to NADH during glycolysis.

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9
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True or False: Glycolysis requires oxygen to occur.

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False: Glycolysis can occur in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

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What is the net gain of ATP molecules from one molecule of glucose during glycolysis?

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The net gain is 2 ATP molecules.

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What is the fate of pyruvate in aerobic conditions?

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In aerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA and enters the Krebs cycle.

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12
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Multiple choice: During glycolysis, glucose is phosphorylated to form: A) Glucose-6-phosphate B) Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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13
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What is the significance of phosphofructokinase in glycolysis?

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Phosphofructokinase is a key regulatory enzyme that controls the pace of glycolysis.

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14
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Fill in the blank: Glycolysis produces _____ molecules of NADH per glucose molecule.

A

2

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15
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What happens to NADH produced during glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?

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Under anaerobic conditions, NADH is oxidized back to NAD+ during fermentation.

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16
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True or False: Glycolysis can occur in all living organisms.

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True: Glycolysis is a universal metabolic pathway.

17
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What type of reaction is glycolysis primarily composed of?

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Glycolysis is primarily composed of a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following molecules is NOT produced during glycolysis? A) ATP B) Pyruvate C) Acetyl-CoA

A

C) Acetyl-CoA

19
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What is the importance of the energy investment phase in glycolysis?

A

The energy investment phase requires input of ATP to phosphorylate glucose and its derivatives, preparing them for breakdown.

20
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Fill in the blank: The conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate is catalyzed by _____ .

A

hexokinase

21
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What is the main purpose of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?

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The main purpose of glycolysis is to provide energy in the form of ATP and to generate intermediates for other metabolic pathways.

22
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Multiple choice: How many steps are there in glycolysis? A) 5 B) 10 C) 15

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B) 10

23
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True or False: Glycolysis is an anaerobic process.

A

False: Glycolysis can occur in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

24
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What happens to pyruvate in anaerobic conditions?

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In anaerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted into lactate or ethanol depending on the organism.

25
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What is the role of ATP in the glycolysis pathway?

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ATP provides the energy needed for the phosphorylation of glucose and other intermediates.