Bioenergetics: The Energy of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a product of aerobic respiration?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

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Carbon dioxide

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Water

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ATP

Question 2

Where does the light-independent phase of photosynthesis take place?

Accepted Answer

Stroma

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Thylakoid membranes

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

Question 3

What is the primary end product of glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

Pyruvate

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Glucose

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Acetyl-CoA

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ATP

Question 4

Which of the following molecules is NOT a substrate for the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

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Acetyl-CoA

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Oxaloacetate

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NADH

Question 5

Identify the characteristic that distinguishes anaerobic respiration from aerobic respiration:

Accepted Answer

Absence of oxygen

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Greater ATP yield

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Production of lactic acid

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Higher efficiency

Question 6

What is NOT produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

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ATP

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Oxygen

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NADPH

Question 7

Identify the substance that is **not** a product of photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Glucose

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 8

Which molecule serves as the energy carrier in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

ATP

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ADP

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NADH

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FADH2

Question 9

In which organelle does the Calvin cycle take place?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 10

Which enzyme plays a key role in glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

Hexokinase

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Rubisco

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Cytochrome oxidase

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PEP carboxylase

Question 11

Define the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Chemosynthesis

Question 12

Which substance is produced by both photosynthesis and respiration?

Accepted Answer

ATP

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Glucose

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 13

Which theory explains the mechanism of ATP synthesis in mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

Chemiosmotic theory

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Electron transport chain theory

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Glycolysis theory

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Krebs cycle theory

Question 14

Which pigment is NOT involved in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

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Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

Question 15

Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

Accepted Answer

Thylakoid membranes

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Stroma

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Cytoplasm

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Chloroplast envelope

Question 16

The citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) occurs in which organelle?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** a product of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Glucose

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 18

Identify the ultimate source of energy for most living organisms.

Accepted Answer

The sun

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Fossil fuels

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Glucose

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Oxygen

Question 19

What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Breaking glucose down into two pyruvate molecules

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Releasing carbon dioxide

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Generating ATP

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Transporting electrons

Question 20

Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 21

Where does the Calvin cycle take place within a chloroplast?

Accepted Answer

Stroma

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Thylakoid membranes

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Grana

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Outer membrane

Question 22

What is the primary function of ATP in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Energy source for active transport

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Electron carrier

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Oxygen carrier

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Carbon dioxide carrier

Question 23

What is the primary significance of lactic acid fermentation?

Accepted Answer

ATP generation in the absence of oxygen

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Ethanol and carbon dioxide production

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Complete breakdown of glucose

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Dependence on light energy

Question 24

Which molecule is considered the universal energy currency of cells?

Accepted Answer

ATP

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Glucose

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NADH

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FADH₂

Question 25

How does respiration differ from fermentation in terms of oxygen utilization?

Accepted Answer

Respiration requires oxygen, while fermentation does not.

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Respiration produces more ATP than fermentation.

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Respiration occurs in the cytoplasm, while fermentation occurs in the mitochondria.

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Respiration produces carbon dioxide as a waste product, while fermentation does not.

Question 26

Which molecule serves as the primary energy currency in cells?

Accepted Answer

ATP

Answer

ADP

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Glucose

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NADH

Question 27

Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

Converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen

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Releasing energy stored in glucose

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Breaking down glucose to release energy

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Transporting electrons across the thylakoid membrane

Question 28

Within plant cells, which organelle is the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Ribosome

Question 29

Write the balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration.

Accepted Answer

C6H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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O₂ + CO₂ → C₆H₁₂O₆ + H₂O + Energy

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H₂O + C₆H₁₂O₆ → CO₂ + Energy + O₂

Question 30

Which molecule carries high-energy electrons from glycolysis to the Krebs cycle?

Accepted Answer

NADH

Answer

FADH₂

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ATP

Answer

ADP

Question 31

Which substance is NOT a product of lactic acid fermentation?

Accepted Answer

ATP

Answer

Lactic acid

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Alcohol

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Carbon dioxide

Question 32

Which of the following is the primary source of energy for most living organisms on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Wind

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Geothermal energy

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Fossil fuels

Question 33

What is the green pigment responsible for absorbing light energy in plants?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

Answer

Glucose

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 35

Which of the following is a common adaptation found in organisms that live in low-oxygen environments?

Accepted Answer

Increased anaerobic respiration capacity

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Increased number of mitochondria

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Reduced number of cristae

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Absence of electron transport chain

Question 36

What is the significance of the proton gradient in oxidative phosphorylation?

Accepted Answer

Drives ATP synthesis

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Provides energy for electron transport

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Regulates enzyme activity

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Maintains pH balance

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a type of fermentation?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic fermentation

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Lactic acid fermentation

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Alcoholic fermentation

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Propionic acid fermentation

Question 38

Which of the following is the primary pigment involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 39

Define photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy:

Accepted Answer

The conversion of light energy into chemical energy, stored in glucose.

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The conversion of chemical energy into light energy, released as oxygen.

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The breakdown of glucose to release energy.

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The absorption of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen.

Question 40

Identify the molecule that carries energy within cells:

Accepted Answer

ATP

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ADP

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AMP

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NADH

Question 41

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the rate of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Presence of oxygen

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Light intensity

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Temperature

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Availability of water

Question 42

In photosynthesis, which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotenoids

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Phycobilins

Question 43

Write the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 + light energy → 6CO2 + 6H2O

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6CO2 + 12H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6H2O

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C6H12O6 + 6H2O + light energy → 6CO2 + 12O2

Question 44

Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

Accepted Answer

Thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast

Answer

Stroma of the chloroplast

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Mitochondria of the cell

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Cytoplasm of the cell

Question 45

What is the primary role of ATP in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

To transfer energy between reactions

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To store energy for future use

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To transport electrons

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To provide structural support for the cell

Question 46

Which substance is NOT a product of glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Pyruvate

Answer

ATP

Answer

NADH

Question 47

In the electron transport chain, which molecule serves as the final electron acceptor?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Water

Answer

Carbon dioxide

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NAD+

Question 48

What is the fundamental difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not

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Anaerobic respiration produces more ATP than aerobic respiration

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Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm

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Aerobic respiration is less efficient than anaerobic respiration