ATP Energy Transfer MCQs

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) energy transfer refers to the process by which ATP molecules donate their stored energy to drive cellular activities.

These multiple-choice questions test your understanding of how ATP molecules release stored energy for cellular activities through processes like hydrolysis. By engaging with these MCQs, you reinforce your understanding of ATP energy transfer, preparing you to tackle related questions in exams or deepen your comprehension in biological studies.

MCQ on ATP Energy Transfer

MCQ# 1: ATP has _ phosphate/s attached to it

One
two
four
three

Correct Answer

three

MCQ# 2: Exergonic reactions that transfer energy from complex molecules to ATP are called?

Catabolic reactions
Anabolic reactions
Both of these
None of these

Correct Answer

Catabolic reactions

MCQ# 3: Endergonic reactions that transfer energy from ATP to complex molecules are called?

Catabolic reactions
Anabolic reactions
Both of these
None of these

Correct Answer

Anabolic reactions

MCQ# 4: oxidative phosphorylation occurs in?

Matrix of mitochondria
cristae of the mitochondrion
Cytoplasm
centriole

Correct Answer

cristae of the mitochondrion

MCQ# 5: Krebs cycle occurs in?

Matrix of mitochondria
cristae of the mitochondrion
Cytoplasm
centriole

Correct Answer

Matrix of mitochondria

MCQ# 6: __ is what happens inside cells when they use oxygen to transfer energy from food to ATP

circulation
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Digestion

Correct Answer

Cellular respiration

MCQ# 7: _ is the process that removes electrons from molecules

Oxidation
Reduction
electrolysis
hydrolysis

Correct Answer

Oxidation

MCQ# 8: _ is the process that gives electrons to molecules

Oxidation
Reduction
electrolysis
hydrolysis

Correct Answer

Reduction

MCQ# 9: During cellular respiration, enzymes remove electrons from food molecules and then transfer the electrons to the coenzymes _

Ammonium sulphate
Hydrogen fluoride
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
None of these

Correct Answer

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 

MCQ# 10: During _, enzymes remove electrons from food molecules and then transfer the electrons to the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

circulation
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Digestion

Correct Answer

Cellular respiration

MCQ# 11: coenzymes used in cellular respiration is/are?

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
flavin adenine dinucleotide
Both of these
Ammonium sulphate

Correct Answer

Both of these

MCQ# 12: During _, energy transfers result in a net gain of two ATP and two molecules of the reduced form of the coenzyme NADH

Krebs cycle
glycolysis
oxidative phosphorylation
All of these

Correct Answer

glycolysis

MCQ# 13: During glycolysis, energy transfers result in a net gain of _ ATP and two molecules of the reduced form of the coenzyme NADH

2
4
7
12

Correct Answer

2

MCQ# 14: During glycolysis, energy transfers result in a net gain of 2 ATP and _ molecules of the reduced form of the coenzyme NADH

4
7
2
12

Correct Answer

2

MCQ# 15: The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-coA produces _ molecules of carbon dioxide

4
7
2
12

Correct Answer

2

MCQ# 16: Krebs cycle produces _ carbon dioxide molecules

4
7
2
12

Correct Answer

4

MCQ# 17: During the Krebs cycle, The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-coA produces _ molecules of NADH

4
7
2
12

Correct Answer

2

MCQ# 18: In the inner membranes of the mitochondria in your cells, hundreds of little cellular machines are busily working to transfer energy from food molecules to ATP. The cellular machines are called?

Krebs cycle
electron transport chains
oxidative phosphorylation
All of these

Correct Answer

electron transport chains

MCQ# 19: The coenzymes _ carry energy and electrons from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle to the electron transport chain.

NADH
FADH2
Both of these
Ammonium carbonate

Correct Answer

Both of these

MCQ# 20: While electrons are transferred along the electron transport chain, the proteins use energy to move protons across the inner membranes of?

mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
ribosomes
centrioles

Correct Answer

mitochondria

MCQ# 21: While electrons are transferred along the electron transport chain, the proteins use energy to move _ across the inner membranes of mitochondria?

protons
Electrons
positrons
None of these

Correct Answer

protons

MCQ# 22: The entire process of how ATP is made at the electron transport chain is called the __

Chemiosmotic theory of oxidative phosphorylation
Chemiosmotic theory of glycolysis
Chemiosmotic theory of krebs cycle
None of these

Correct Answer

Chemiosmotic theory of oxidative phosphorylation

MCQ# 23: At the end of the entire process of cellular respiration, the energy transferred from glucose is stored in __ molecules of ATP

45 to 67
36 to 38
10 to 15
900 to 1000

Correct Answer

36 to 38

MCQ# 24: At the end of the entire process of cellular respiration, the energy transferred from glucose is stored in 36 to 38 molecules of?

Ammonium sulphate
Sodium chloride
ADP
ATP

Correct Answer

ATP

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