Unit 4 Quiz 3 Vocab

Question 1

Electron Transport Chain

Answer 1

A series of four protein complexes that couple redox reactions, creating an electrochemical gradient that leads to the creation of ATP in a complete system named oxidative phosphorylation.

Question 2

Alcoholic Fermentation

Answer 2

A process in which some sugars (as glucose) are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide

Question 3

Lactic Acid Fermentation

Answer 3

A type of anaerobic respiration (or fermentation) that breaks down sugars to produce energy in the form of ATP

Question 4

Mitochondrion

Answer 4

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur

Question 5

Anaerobic

Answer 5

Relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen.

Question 6

Aerobic

Answer 6

Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.

Question 7

Glycolysis

Answer 7

The breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid.

Question 8

Krebs Cycle

Answer 8

The sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration. It takes place in the mitochondria, consuming oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and converting ADP to energy-rich ATP.