Energy Metabolism II | Biology | Quiz

What is the name of the chemical compound that acts as a universal energy currency in the cell?

ADP

PO₄^3-

ATP

Glucose
The amount of ATP generated directly during glycolysis is

small compared with amount of energy contained within glucose.

large compared with the amount of energy contained within glucose.

the same as the amount of energy contained within glucose.

nonexistent because no ATP is generated during glycolysis.
The breakdown of glucose to form pyruvate generates which of the following chemical compounds?

Glycolysis

FADH+

NAD+

NADH
The energy held by energy-holding chemical compounds is contained in electrons.

true

false
Which of the following chemical compounds contains the highest amount of energy that the cell can harness?

ADP

ATP

FADH₂

NADH
Which of the following occurs outside of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

Electrons are “dropped off” at complexes

Electron transport

Glycolysis

Oxidative phosphorylation
Mitochondria are _______.

enzymes

organelles

cellular fuel

independent organisms
Which is NOT true of the electron transport chain (ETC)?

The ETC is housed in the mitochondrial membrane.

The ETC can accept electrons from other molecules.

The ETC is composed of enzymes scattered randomly throughout the cell.

The ETC’s electron carriers are arranged into complexes.