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Cell Biology

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Set 5 Aerobic Respiration And The Mitochondrion

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Question 1

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What is the terminal electron acceptor of the electron-transport chain in cells undergoing aerobic respiration?

A)water
B)O2
C)CO2
D)CO
E)glucose

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Question 2

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What are the two interconnected domains of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

A)inner boundary membrane, cristae
B)central boundary membrane, cristae
C)cristae boundary membrane, outer boundary membrane
D)inner boundary membrane, outer boundary membrane
E)cristae, matrix

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Question 3

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How is the energy used to make ATP via the electron-transport chain generated?

A)The energy from electrons bound to reduced coenzymes is used to create a steep electrochemical gradient.
B)Electrons bound to NADH are used to generate an H+ ion gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
C)Electrons bound to FADH2 are used to generate a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
D)Electrons bound to NADH are used to generate a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
E)All of these are correct.

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