Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Respiration

Respiration — practice question

(a)[2]

Fig. 8.1 shows an electron micrograph of a mitochondrion in section. Name X and Y.

(b(i))[1]

With reference to Fig. 8.2, explain why ATP is required at the beginning of glycolysis.

(b(ii))[1]

State what NAD does in glycolysis.

(b(iii))[1]

State the number of ATP molecules produced from one glucose molecule during glycolysis.

(b(iv))[2]

Name the two reaction types involved when pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA in the link reaction.

(b(v))[1]

Name the location in the mitochondrion where the link reaction occurs.

(b(vi))[2]

Describe the fate of the hydrogen released during the link reaction.

(c)[5]

Explain why $\text{ATP}$ is considered the universal energy currency in organisms.

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