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aerobic and anaerobic respiration Flashcards

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What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more ATP than aerobic respiration.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The main byproduct of aerobic respiration is __________.

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carbon dioxide

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What is the end product of anaerobic respiration in muscle cells?

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lactic acid

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Which process occurs in the mitochondria?

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aerobic respiration

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a product of anaerobic respiration in yeast? A) Lactic acid B) Ethanol C) Glucose D) Oxygen

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B) Ethanol

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What type of respiration do bacteria perform in the absence of oxygen?

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anaerobic respiration

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True or False: Aerobic respiration can occur in the absence of oxygen.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The process of glycolysis occurs in both aerobic and __________ respiration.

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anaerobic

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What is the initial energy currency produced during glycolysis?

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ATP

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following statements is true? A) Aerobic respiration occurs without oxygen. B) Anaerobic respiration yields less energy than aerobic respiration. C) Both processes produce carbon dioxide. D) All of the above.

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B) Anaerobic respiration yields less energy than aerobic respiration.

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What role does oxygen play in aerobic respiration?

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

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What is the maximum ATP yield from one glucose molecule during aerobic respiration?

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Up to 38 ATP

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Fill in the blank: The Krebs cycle occurs in the __________.

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mitochondria

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What is fermentation?

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A form of anaerobic respiration that converts sugars to acids, gases, or alcohol.

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True or False: Anaerobic respiration is less efficient than aerobic respiration.

17
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What is produced during anaerobic respiration in human cells during intense exercise?

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage of aerobic respiration? A) Glycolysis B) Krebs Cycle C) Electron Transport Chain D) Fermentation

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D) Fermentation

19
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What type of organisms typically use anaerobic respiration?

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Organisms in environments lacking oxygen, such as certain bacteria and yeast.

20
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Fill in the blank: The total ATP yield from anaerobic respiration is __________.

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