AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

THE KREBS CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After 5 glucose molecules have been broken down in the cell, which pH value would most likely present the in matrix of the mitochondria.
A
6
B
2
C
4
D
7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During cellular respiration, a glucose molecule is gradually broken down into carbon dioxide and water. Along the way, some ATP is produced directly in the reactions that transform glucose. Much more ATP, however, is produced later in a process called oxidative phosphorylation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which side of the inner mitochondrial membrane would have a higher pH? The side of the inner mitochondrial membrane that would have a higher pH would be the inner membrane because it has a low number of hydrogen ions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The carbons from glucose end up in ATP molecules at the end of cellular respiration. Energy is stored within the chemical bonds within the glucose molecule.

Detailed explanation-4: -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).

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