PPt.15: Metabolism Unit 2

Question 1

Captures light energy from the sun and converts it to energy contained within the bonds of food molecules

Answer 1

Photosynthesis

Question 2

Glucose and fructose are

Answer 2

Monosaccharides

Question 3

Maltose and sucrose are

Answer 3

Disaccharides

Question 4

Glycogen and starch are

Answer 4

Polysaccharides

Question 5

Loss of Electrons=

Answer 5

Oxidation LEO

Question 6

Gain of Electrons=

Answer 6

Reduction GER

Question 7

Sugar splitting, 6-carbon glucose molecule is split into two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules

Answer 7

Glycolysis

Question 8

If oxygen is not present, pyruvate is broken down through _______

Answer 8

Fermentation

Question 9

If oxygen is present, pyruvate can enter the mitochondrion where they undergo complete breakdown in _______ _______

Answer 9

Cellular Respiration

Question 10

Results in the oxidation of Acetyl CoA, which represents the remainder of the original glucose molecule

Answer 10

Krebs Cycle

Question 11

Inhibit flow of electrons through electron transport chain

Answer 11

Blockers

Question 12

Allow electron flow, but disconnect it from oxidative phosphorylation

Answer 12

Uncouplers

Question 13

The energy of the hydrogen ions moving down their concentration gradient from the intermembrane compartment to the matrix through these protein channels is harnessed to generate ATP’s

Answer 13

Chemiosmosis