Understanding the Electron Transport Chain

Practice Questions

GRE Subject Test: Biology › Understanding the Electron Transport Chain

Questions
8
1

Which high energy intermediate can generate more ATP through the electron transport chain?

2

Fate of the electrons

The final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain is __________.

3

FADH2 and NADH are both electron carriers that bring electrons to the inner mitochondrial membrane to be used during the electron transport chain (ETC). FADH2, however, produces less ATP than NADH. Which of the following choices correctly explains why this occurs?

4

How do the mitochondria maintain the chemiosmotic gradient used for the electron transport chain?

5

Many of the carriers in the electron transport chain are cytochromes. The central component of the cytochrome capable of redox reactions is __________.

6

Which of the following choices most accurately explains why oxygen is needed for aerobic respiration?

7

NADH dehydrogenase, the first stop in the electron transport chain, is located in which of the following areas?

8

Which portion of aerobic respiration results in the greatest amount of ATP production?

Return to subject