Glycolysis

Glycolysis Quiz

Spec 5.2 · Edexcel A-Level Biology B: Quiz

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  1. 1. How many ATP molecules are used to phosphorylate the hexose in glycolysis?

    • A. 0
    • B. 1
    • C. 3
    • D. 2

  2. 2. What is the net gain of ATP when one glucose molecule undergoes glycolysis?

    • A. 2
    • B. 4
    • C. 6
    • D. 0

  3. 3. Which statement about glycolysis is correct?

    • A. It takes place in the mitochondrial matrix
    • B. It requires oxygen
    • C. It takes place in the cytoplasm
    • D. It forms carbon dioxide

  4. 4. 0.40 mmol of glucose undergoes glycolysis. How much NADH is formed?

    • A. 0.40 mmol
    • B. 0.80 mmol
    • C. 1.6 mmol
    • D. 0.20 mmol

  5. 5. A poison stops the conversion of GP to pyruvate. What happens to the net ATP in glycolysis?

    • A. It increases to 4 per glucose
    • B. It is unchanged at 2 per glucose
    • C. It is 2 per glucose because phosphorylation still occurs
    • D. There is a net loss of ATP

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