Biology

Cellular Respiration and Enzymes

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Explore key concepts of cellular respiration, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain. These questions also cover ATP production, anaerobic respiration, and essential metabolic pathways. This topic forms a core part of the biology syllabus for many competitive examinations.

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Cellular Respiration and Enzymes Questions

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

How many ATP molecules could maximally be generated from one molecule of glucose, if the complete oxidation of one mole of glucose to $CO _{2}$ and $H _{2}O$ yields $686\ kcal$ and the useful chemical energy available in the high energy phosphate bond of one mole of ATP is $12\ kcal$?

  1. Two

  2. Thirty

  3. Fifty seven

  4. One
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

The energy-carrying compound in the living cell is ATP.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ATP captures chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food molecules and its hydrolysis (ATP to ADP + Pi or ADP to AMP + Pi) releases energy that can be used to drive various energy-requiring processes in cells. So, the correct option is 'True'.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given .
Energy coupling of endergonic and exergonic reactions within cells

  1. Permits biological reactions to proceed at temperatures consistent with life

  2. Uses heat released by one reaction to fuel the other reaction

  3. Utilizes ATP to carry energy between the exergonic and endergonic reactions

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Energy coupling is the use of an exergonic process to carry out an endergonic process. The energy released in an exergonic process is used to develop an endergonic process. The ATP is responsible for mediating the energy coupling of cells, it is the energy currency. It is used to boost many cellular reactions that require energy. This also provides the energy required for reactions without too much increase in temperature. 
So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Select the correct option:

Study the following statements regarding chemiosmotic hypothesis in mitochondria and select the correct ones.
(i) ${F} _{1}$ headpiece contains the site for the syntesis of ATP from ADP+Pi.
(ii) ${F} _{0}$ part forms the channel through which protons cross the inner membrane.
(iii) For each ATP produced, ${2H}^{+}$ pass through ${F} _{0}$ from the intermembrane space to the matrix down the electrochemical proton gradient.

  1. (i) and (ii)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iii)

  4. (i),(ii) and (iii)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

  In the given question, the correct statements are as follows:

(i) F1 headpiece contains the site for the synthesis of ATP from ADP+Pi.

(ii) F0 part forms the channel through which protons cross the inner membrane.

(iii) For each ATP produced, 2H+ pass through F0 from the intermembrane space to the matrix down the electrochemical proton gradient.

So, the correct answer is '(i),(ii) and (iii)'.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis


During chemiosmotic synthesis of ATP, protons diffuse through $CF {0}$ channels that activates ATPase enzyme. As a result, one molecule of ATP is formed when _______ passes through ATPase. 

  1. $4H^{+} $
  2. $H^{+} $
  3. $2H^{+} $
  4. $6H^{+} $
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During chemiosmotic synthesis of ATP, protons diffuse through CFo channels that activates ATPase enzyme. As a result, one molecule of Atp is formed when two hydrogen ions pass through ATPase.

So, the correct option is '$2H^+$.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Which one respiratory complex is coupled with ETS for ATP synthesis?

  1. Complex I

  2. Complex III

  3. Complex IV

  4. Complex V
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ATP synthase is also called complex V. It is the final enzyme in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway and utilizes the energy stored in a proton gradient across a membrane to drive the synthesis of ATP from ADP and phosphate (Pi).

So, the correct option is 'Complex V'.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Which theory explains ATP synthesis in chloroplasts and mitochondria?

  1. Lipman and Lohmann theory.

  2. Lock and Key theory of Fischer.

  3. Induced fit theory of Koshland.

  4. Chemiosmotic theory of Mitchell.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The chemiosmotic theory explains how ATP is generated from mitochondria by electron transport chain. The chemiosmotic theory was developed by the British biochemist, Peter Mitchell, to explain the mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria (and photophosphorylation in chloroplasts). 

So the correct option is 'Chemiosmotic theory of Mitchell.'

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

State whether the following statements are true or false .
The energy currency of a cell is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is chemically a lipoprotein.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation
lipoprotein is a biomolecule that is a combination of fat and protein. While ATP is a nucleotide consisting of an adenine base attached to a ribose sugar, which is attached to three phosphate groups. 
So, the correct option is 'False'.
Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Which option is not correct for chemiosmotic theory?

  1. ATP synthesis is linked with proton gradient

  2. Break down of proton gradient releases energy

  3. ATPase enzyme act as pump to break proton gradient

  4. It is applicable for photo phosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • There is a proton gradient created across the thylakoid membrane. The breakdown of this gradient is important because it leads to the release of energy. The gradient is broken down due to the movement of protons across the membrane to the stroma through the transmembrane channel ADP ATP of the F0 of the ATPase. 
  • The ATPase enzyme consists of two parts: F0 and F1. This breakdown provides enough energy to cause a conformational change in the F1 particle of the ATPase, which makes the enzyme synthesize ATP.

So, the correct option is 'ATPase enzyme act as a pump to break proton gradient'.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

The total number of ATP produced when one molecule of glucose is partially oxidised into lactic acid is: 

  1. 2

  2. 10

  3. 8

  4. 36
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A Correct answer
Explanation

During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate, yielding a net gain of 2 ATP. In lactic acid fermentation, the pyruvate is converted to lactic acid without further ATP production.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

Read the following statements : 
a) $F _0$ part of ATPase is associated with breakdown of proton gradient.
b) A H - carrier contributes in creation of proton gradient.
c) Movement of electrons in ETS is coupled to pumping of protons into the lumen.
d) Formation of $NADPH + H^+$ is related with the creation of proton gradient.
How many of the above statements are correct ?

  1. Two

  2. One

  3. Four

  4. Three
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice bio-chemistry biological oxidation chemiosmotic hypothesis living organisms and energy production mechanism of photosynthesis

How many ATP molecule could maximally be generated from one molecule of glucose, if the complete oxidation of one mole of glucose to $CO _{2}$ and $H _{2}O$ yields $686$ kcal and useful chemical energy available in the high energy phosphate bond of one mole of ATP is $12\ kcal$.

  1. Fifty-seven

  2. One

  3. Two

  4. Thirty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Using the same calculation as before: 686 kcal / 12 kcal/ATP = 57.16. The maximal number of ATP is 57.

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ATP is considered a high-energy compound because under cellular conditions, 7.3 kcal per mole of energy is released when a bond is broken between the

  1. base adenine and the sugar ribose

  2. adenosine and the phosphate groups

  3. base adenine and the phosphate groups

  4. adenosine diphosphate and the third phosphate
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Energy is stored in the covalent bonds between each phosphate group which makes up the tail of the molecule. The last phosphate bond holds the most energy (approx. 7.3 kcal/mole). It is called the pyrophosphate bond. In order to release it's energy to the body, ATP breaks down into ADP [Adenosine Diphosphate(2 phosphates)] and an inorganic phosphate group and releases energy from the pyrophosphate bond.

So, the correct option is 'Adenosine diphosphate and the third phosphate'.

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Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given .
Which of the following metabolic processes can occur without a net influx of energy from some other process ?

  1. ADP $^+$ P $\rightarrow$ ATP $^+$ H2O
  2. $C _6$$H _{12}$$O _6$ $^+$ $6O _2$ $\rightarrow$ $6CO _2$ $^+$ $6H _2O$
  3. $6CO _2$ $^+$ $6H _2O$ $\rightarrow$ $C _6$$H _{12}$$O _6$ $^+$ $6H _2O$
  4. $CO _2$ + $2H _2O$ $\rightarrow$ $CH _4$ $^+$ $2O _2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
C$ _6$H$ _1$$ _2$O$6$ + 6O$2$ $\rightarrow$ 6CO$2$ +6H$2$O in this process glucose breaks down to give its hydrogens to the oxygen, it really does not need a lot of energy to begin and to keep going. It simply needs a small spark and then it can keep going until its done.
So, the correct option is 'C$ _6$H$ _{12}$O$ _6$ + 6O$ _2$ $\rightarrow$ 6CO$ _2$ +6H$ _2$O'