Reviewer Flashcards

1
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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

A

ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

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2
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True or False: Cellular respiration occurs only in the presence of oxygen.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is called __________.

A

photosynthesis

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4
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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

A

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle

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5
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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A

Chloroplast

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6
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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

A

Oxygen

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7
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Which molecule is the main electron carrier in cellular respiration?

A

NADH

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8
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What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular metabolism?

A

It synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of cellular respiration? A) Glycolysis B) Krebs Cycle C) Photosystem II D) Electron Transport Chain

A

C) Photosystem II

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10
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What is the end product of glycolysis?

A

Pyruvate

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11
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True or False: The Calvin cycle occurs in the thylakoid membranes.

A

False

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12
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Fill in the blank: The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place in the __________.

A

thylakoid membranes

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13
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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

A

To absorb light energy

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14
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What is the energy source for the Calvin cycle?

A

ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions

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15
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Which gas is consumed during photosynthesis?

A

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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16
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What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle?

A

To produce electron carriers for the electron transport chain

17
Q

Multiple Choice: Which process generates the most ATP? A) Glycolysis B) Krebs Cycle C) Electron Transport Chain D) Fermentation

A

C) Electron Transport Chain

18
Q

What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

A

Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain

19
Q

True or False: Fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert __________ into usable energy.

21
Q

What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

A

It acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

22
Q

Which process do yeast cells use to produce energy in anaerobic conditions?

A

Alcoholic fermentation

23
Q

What is the significance of the electron transport chain in cellular metabolism?

A

It generates a proton gradient to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

24
Q

What is the role of RuBisCO in photosynthesis?

A

It catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle.

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True or False: ATP can be recycled from ADP and inorganic phosphate.
True
26
Fill in the blank: The energy stored in ATP is released when a __________ group is removed.
phosphate
27
What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
Glucose