BIOD 171 Module 2 Exam Practice Questions

What is the most energetic transition in the catabolism of glucose?

Identify the reactants of the following chemical equation: Glucose + 2NAD+ ⟶ 2 NADH + 2 Pyruvate + 2 ATP.

What are the main two roles of glucose-6-phosphate in the cell?

True or False: During fermentation one means of eliminating pyruvate is by converting it into lactic acid.

How many ATP does the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle produce per pyruvate?

True or False. The products of the TCA cycle enter and fuel the electron transport system.

In the absence of glucose, which of the following cannot be used as alternative energy sources? Select all that apply.

For the catabolism of proteins and lipids, which of the following enzymes are used? Select all that apply.

True or False. The β-oxidation pathway is responsible for the anabolism of fatty acid chains.

Describe the relationship between chloroplasts and chlorophyll.

True or False. Plants, algae, and bacteria all contain chloroplasts.

The process of photophosphorylation produces which of the following: select all that apply.

In phosphorylation, the light reactions always occur where?

True or False: The Calvin cycle must occur in the absence of light.

How many turns (or repetitions) of the Calvin Cycle are required to generate one molecule of glucose?

Complete the following equation by placing the appropriate numbers where indicated. 6CO2 + 18ATP + 12NADPH + 12H2O ⟶ C6H12O6 + 18ADP + 12NADP+

What is a cofactor? And give a general example.

Define anabolism.

In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active?

Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ATP and ADP.

An organism that derives its energy (generates ATP) from photons of light is called a __________?

An organism that obtains its source of carbon from inorganic molecules such as carbon dioxide is referred to as a ____________?

This phosphorylation process occurs in the mitochondria of chemotropic eukaryotes.

The catabolism of a single molecule of glucose goes through what 3 distinct transitions?

What is the most energetic transition in the catabolism of glucose?

Identify the products of the following chemical equation: Glucose + 2NAD+ ⟶ 2 NADH + 2 Pyruvate + 2 ATP.

What are the main two roles of glucose-6-phosphate in the cell?

True or False: During fermentation one means of eliminating pyruvate is by converting it into lactic acid.

How many ATP does the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle produce per pyruvate?

True or False. The products of the TCA cycle enter and fuel the electron transport system.

In the absence of glucose, which of the following cannot be used as alternative energy sources? Select all that apply.

For the catabolism of proteins and lipids, which of the following enzymes are used? Select all that apply.

True or False. The β-oxidation pathway is responsible for the anabolism of fatty acid chains.

Describe the relationship between chloroplasts and chlorophyll.

True or False. Plants, algae, and bacteria all contain chloroplasts.

The process of carbon fixation begins with which of the following reactants: select all that apply.

What is one of the main functions of light reactions?

True or False: Dark reactions can occur in the presence or absence of light.

How many turns (or repetitions) of the Calvin Cycle are required to generate one molecule of glucose?

Complete the following equation by placing the appropriate numbers where indicated. 6CO2 + 18ATP + 12NADPH + 12H2O ⟶ C6H12O6 + 18ADP + 12NADP+

What is the term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction?

Define anabolism.

In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active?

Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ATP and ADP.

An organism that derives its energy (generates ATP) from photons of light is called a __________?

An organism that obtains its source of carbon from inorganic molecules such as carbon dioxide is referred to as a ____________?

This phosphorylation process occurs in the mitochondria of chemotropic eukaryotes.

The catabolism of a single molecule of glucose goes through what 3 distinct transitions?

What is the most energetic transition in the catabolism of glucose?

Identify the products of the following chemical equation: Glucose + 2NAD+ ⟶ 2 NADH + 2 Pyruvate + 2 ATP.

What are the main two roles of glucose-6-phosphate in the cell?

True or False: During fermentation one means of eliminating pyruvate is by converting it into lactic acid.

How many ATP does the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle produce per pyruvate?

True or False. The products of the TCA cycle enter and fuel the electron transport system.

In the absence of glucose, which of the following cannot be used as alternative energy sources? Select all that apply.

For the catabolism of proteins and lipids, which of the following enzymes are used? Select all that apply.