BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach

Chapter 5: Cell Respiration: Releasing Chemical Energy

Respiration and Cellular Activities

1.
In addition to carbohydrates, fats and proteins are also broken down by which process?
A)the Krebs cycle
B)glycolysis
C)fermentation
D)regeneration
2.
The Krebs cycle and glycolysis also provide building blocks for ____.
A)respiration
B)biosynthesis
C)waste disposal
D)reproduction
3.
What do "brown fat" cells enable this hibernating arctic ground squirrel to do?

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A)complete the Krebs cycle
B)fall asleep quickly
C)break down glucose
D)quickly raise its body temperature to normal levels
4.
Most biological decomposition processes involve ____, the insertion of H and OH into a bond to break it.
A)glycolysis
B)oxygenation
C)hydrolysis
D)fermentation
5.
When demand for energy in an animal is low, cells use excess glucose to synthesize glycogen, and then ___.
A)ATP
B)protein
C)fat
D)electrons
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