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Biology Exam 2
Cellular functions, metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What 4 components do all cells have? | plasma membrane, genome (DNA), cytoplasm, ribosomes. |
| What is the fluid mosaic model? | A flexible membrane made of diverse macromolecules |
| Passive vs active transport? | Passive = no energy, high → low; Active = requires ATP |
| What is an antiporter? | Moves two substances in opposite directions |
| What happens in a hypotonic solution? | Water moves into the cell → swelling |
| What type of transport is osmosis? | Passive |
| What solution causes no net water movement? | Isotonic |
| What does rough ER transport? | proteins |
| What does smooth ER transport? | lipids |
| What organelle digests bacteria? | lysosomes |
| Where does transcription occur? | nucleus |
| What is metabolism? | all chemical reactions in a cell |
| Anabolism vs catabolism? | Anabolism = builds (uses energy); Catabolism = breaks down (releases energy) |
| Endergonic vs exergonic? | Endergonic = energy in; Exergonic = energy out |
| What does OIL RIG mean? | Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain |
| What happens to NAD⁺ when it becomes NADH? | It is reduced (gains electrons) |
| What happens to glucose during breakdown? | oxidized |
| Why is ATP useful? | Releases energy when phosphate bonds break |
| What are the 3 stages of cellular respiration? | Glycolysis, TCA cycle, ETS |
| Which stage of cellular respiration does NOT require oxygen? | Glycolysis |
| Glycolysis net products? | 2 ATP, 2 NADH, 2 pyruvate |
| TCA outputs per glucose? | 2 ATP, 8 NADH, 2 FADH₂, 6 CO₂ |
| What goes into ETS? | NADH and FADH₂ |
| Final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration? | Oxygen |
| ATP yield from NADH? | 3 ATP |
| ATP yield from FADH₂? | 2 ATP |
| Total ATP (aerobic respiration)? | ~38 ATP |
| What is anaerobic respiration missing? | TCA cycle |
| ATP yield anaerobic respiration? | ~8 ATP |
| Fermentation ATP yield? | 2 ATP |
| What does fermentation produce? | Lactic acid |
| What is the Overall purpose of photosynthesis? | build glucose |
| photosynthesis Light reactions location? | Thylakoid membrane |
| Calvin cycle location? | Stroma |
| What is photolysis? | splitting of water |
| Order of photosystems? | PSII → ETC → PSI |
| Calvin cycle main steps? | Fixation, reduction, carbohydrate synthesis, regeneration |
| Respiration vs photosynthesis? | Respiration = catabolic; Photosynthesis = anabolic |
| Which is found in ALL cells? A. Nucleus B. Mitochondria C. Ribosomes D. Chloroplast | c. Ribosomes |
| A hypotonic solution causes a cell to: A. Shrink B. Stay the same C. Swell D. Burst immediately | c. swell (lyse) |
| Water moving into a cell is best described as: A. Active transport B. Passive transport C. Antiport D. Exocytosis | b. passive transport |
| Which organelle digests bacteria? A. Golgi B. Lysosome C. Nucleus D. ER | b. lysosomes |
| Smooth ER primarily transports: A. Proteins B. DNA C. Lipids D. ATP | c. lipids |
| Metabolism is: A. Energy only B. All chemical reactions C. Only catabolism D. Only anabolism | b. all chemical reactions |
| Anabolic reactions: A. Release energy B. Build molecules C. Break molecules D. Require oxygen | b. build molecules |
| Exergonic reactions: A. Require energy B. Release energy C. Build ATP D. Use NADH | b. release energy |
| Oxidation is: A. Gain of electrons B. Loss of electrons C. Gain of protons D. Gain of ATP | b. loss of electrons |
| NAD⁺ becomes NADH by: A. Losing electrons B. Gaining electrons C. Losing ATP D. Gaining oxygen | b. gaining electrons |
| Glycolysis produces: A. 4 ATP net B. 2 ATP net C. 8 ATP D. 0 ATP | B. 2 ATP net |
| Which stage requires oxygen? A. Glycolysis B. TCA cycle C. Fermentation D. None | B. TCA cycle |
| Final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration: A. CO₂ B. NADH C. Oxygen D. Glucose | C. Oxygen |
| ATP from NADH: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 | C. 3 ATP |
| ATP from FADH₂: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 | B. 2 ATP |
| Total ATP aerobic respiration: A. 2 B. 8 C. 38 D. 100 | C. 38 ATP |
| Anaerobic respiration produces: A. 2 ATP B. 8 ATP C. 38 ATP D. 0 ATP | B. 8 ATP |
| Fermentation produces: A. CO₂ only B. Lactic acid C. Oxygen D. Glucose | B. Lactic acid |
| Fermentation ATP yield: A. 2 B. 8 C. 34 D. 38 | A. 2 ATP |
| Photosynthesis is: A. Catabolic B. Anabolic C. Exergonic only D. Passive | B. Anabolic |
| Light reactions occur in: A. Stroma B. Cytoplasm C. Thylakoid D. Nucleus | C. Thylakoid membranes (chloroplasts) |
| Calvin cycle occurs in: A. Thylakoid B. Stroma C. Membrane D. Cytoplasm | B. Stroma |
| Photolysis is: A. ATP formation B. Water splitting C. Glucose breakdown D. CO₂ release | B. Water splitting |
| Correct order: A. PSI → PSII B. PSII → PSI C. ETS → PSII D. PSI → glycolysis | B. PSII → PSI |
| What does glycolysis NOT require? A. Glucose B. ATP C. Oxygen D. Enzymes | C. Oxygen |
| List the 4 universal cell components. | Plasma membrane, genome (DNA), cytoplasm, ribosomes |
| Define hypotonic solution. | A solution with lower con. outside the cell, causing water to move into the cell |
| Difference between active and passive transport. | Passive: no energy, high → low Active: requires energy (ATP), low → high |
| What does OIL RIG stand for? | Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain |
| What happens to glucose in respiration (oxidized or reduced)? | Oxidized |
| What are the 3 stages of respiration? | Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Electron Transport System (ETS) |
| What are the outputs of glycolysis? | 2 ATP (net), 2 NADH, 2 pyruvate |
| What is the role of NADH? | Carries electrons to the ETS to help produce ATP |
| What is the proton motive force used for? | To drive ATP production via ATP synthase |
| Why is oxygen important in ETS? | It is the final electron acceptor (forms water) |
| Difference between fermentation and anaerobic respiration. | Fermentation: only glycolysis, 2 ATP Anaerobic respiration: glycolysis + ETS, ~8 ATP |
| Where do light reactions occur? | Thylakoid membrane |
| What is produced in the Calvin cycle? | Glucose |
| Define catabolism. | Breakdown of molecules to release energy. Cat-respiration. |
| Define anabolism. | Building molecules using energy |