Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Respiration

Respiration — practice question

Fig. 7.1 is a simplified sketch of the Krebs cycle. A two carbon acetyl group enters the cycle by joining with a molecule of oxaloacetate. This produces a molecule of citrate, which is then decarboxylated and dehydrogenated to regenerate the oxaloacetate. The letters $P$ to $V$ indicate steps in the cycle.
(a(i))[2]

Explain what is meant by each of the following terms: decarboxylation; dehydrogenation.

(a(ii))[1]

Using the cycle letters, state the positions at which decarboxylation occurs.

(b(i))[1]

State the number of reduced NAD molecules that are produced in the Krebs cycle from one acetyl group entering the cycle from acetyl coenzyme A.

(b(ii))[5]

State where the reduced NAD molecules are re-oxidised and describe the fate of the hydrogen atoms.

(c)[4]

Describe the role of reduced NAD in respiring yeast cells when oxygen is absent.

(d)[3]

Describe how lactate production in muscle tissue differs from anaerobic respiration in yeast.

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