Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Respiration

Respiration — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows a simplified outline of the Krebs cycle. A two carbon acetyl group enters the cycle by joining with an oxaloacetate molecule. Citrate is produced, then it is decarboxylated and dehydrogenated so that oxaloacetate is regenerated. The letters $P$ to $V$ indicate the steps in the cycle.
(a(i))[2]

Explain what the following terms mean: decarboxylation; dehydrogenation.

(a(ii))[1]

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

(b(i))[1]

State how many reduced NAD molecules are formed in the Krebs cycle from one acetyl group that enters from acetyl CoA.

(b(ii))[5]

State the site where the reduced NAD molecules are re-oxidised and describe what happens to the hydrogen atoms.

(c)[4]

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

(d)[3]

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

(ii)[5]

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

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