AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

GLYCOLYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the ATP generated during glycolysis used for?
A
to fuel cell processes
B
to pay for the Krebs cycle
C
to make proteins
D
to replicate DNA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ATP is generated by substrate-level phosphorylation by high-energy compounds, such as 1, 3-bisphosphoglycerate and phosphoenolpyruvate. Glycolysis is used by all cells in the body for energy generation.

Detailed explanation-2: -During glycolysis, glucose ultimately breaks down into pyruvate and energy; a total of 2 ATP is derived in the process (Glucose + 2 NAD+ + 2 ADP + 2 Pi–> 2 Pyruvate + 2 NADH + 2 H+ + 2 ATP + 2 H2O).

Detailed explanation-3: -In Summary: Glycolysis ATP functions as the energy currency for cells. It allows cells to store energy briefly and transport it within itself to support endergonic chemical reactions. The structure of ATP is that of an RNA nucleotide with three phosphate groups attached.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Glycolytic System It relies on carbohydrates as a fuel source to make energy.

Detailed explanation-5: -ATP is consumed for energy in processes including ion transport, muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, substrate phosphorylation, and chemical synthesis.

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