Anaerobic Metabolic Pathways

Practice Questions

MCAT Biology › Anaerobic Metabolic Pathways

Questions
9
1

What is the purpose of the formation of lactic acid during anaerobic respiration?

2

While running a marathon, an individual feels pain and a burning sensation in her legs. One reason for this is the conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid which the body does in order to __________.

3

Which of the following products cannot be directly formed from pyruvate?

4

Which choice accurately states the amount of ATP produced from a single glucose molecule in an anaerobic environment and in an aerobic environment, respectively?

5

What is the net ATP production if 4 glucose molecules are oxidized in anaerobic conditions?

6

How many molecules of ATP would be produced and available for use if four molecules of glucose were used during anaerobic respiration?

7

Which statement is FALSE when comparing aerobic to anaerobic respiration?

8

Which process can occur under anaerobic conditions?

9

What is the purpose of fermentation?

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