The following groups of questions are related to the topics...

The following groups of questions are related to the topics in this chapter. However, they do not all follow the chapter order, and they require you to combine concepts and skills from several sections. These questions will help you increase your critical thinking skills and prepare for your next exam. Match the following ATP yields to reactions a to g: (18.4,18.5 18.6) 2 ATP $\quad 3$ ATP $6 \mathrm{ATP}$ $12 \mathrm{ATP}$ $18 \mathrm{ATP}$ $36 \mathrm{ATP}$ $44 \mathrm{ATP}$ a. Glucose forms two pyruvate. b. Pyruvate forms acetyl-CoA. c. Glucose forms two acetyl-CoA. d. Acetyl-CoA goes through one turn of the citric acid cycle. e. Caproic acid (C $_{6}$ ) is completely oxidized. f. $\mathrm{NADH}+\mathrm{H}^{+}$ is oxidized to $\mathrm{NAD}^{+}$ g. FADH $_{2}$ is oxidized to FAD.

The following groups of questions are related to the topics in this chapter. However, they do not all follow the chapter order, and they require you to combine concepts and skills from several sections. These questions will help you increase your critical thinking skills and prepare for your next exam.
Match the following ATP yields to reactions a to g: (18.4,18.5 18.6)
2 ATP $\quad 3$ ATP
$6 \mathrm{ATP}$
$12 \mathrm{ATP}$
$18 \mathrm{ATP}$
$36 \mathrm{ATP}$
$44 \mathrm{ATP}$
a. Glucose forms two pyruvate.
b. Pyruvate forms acetyl-CoA.
c. Glucose forms two acetyl-CoA.
d. Acetyl-CoA goes through one turn of the citric acid cycle.
e. Caproic acid (C $_{6}$ ) is completely oxidized.
f. $\mathrm{NADH}+\mathrm{H}^{+}$ is oxidized to $\mathrm{NAD}^{+}$
g. FADH $_{2}$ is oxidized to FAD.

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Key Concepts

Pyruvate Oxidation

A reaction that transforms pyruvate into acetyl-CoA while generating NADH. This step links glycolysis with the citric acid cycle, setting the stage for further energy extraction.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH. This process is the first step in cellular respiration and provides substrates for subsequent reactions.

Citric Acid Cycle

Also known as the Krebs cycle, it oxidizes acetyl-CoA to produce NADH, FADH2, and GTP (or ATP). This cycle is central to cellular energy production by providing crucial electron carriers for the electron transport chain.

Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids

A metabolic process in which fatty acids are broken down into acetyl-CoA units. This pathway is essential for the complete oxidation of fatty acids and contributes additional electron carriers for ATP production.

Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation

A series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane that use electrons from NADH and FADH2 to establish a proton gradient. This gradient drives the synthesis of ATP, linking the oxidation of electron carriers to energy generation.

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