Aerobic respiration — NEET Biology Questions

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MCQ
Why is the conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinic acid considered substrate-level phosphorylation?
  • A. No enzymes are used
  • B. GTP is formed directly from substrate
  • C. ATP is formed using oxygen
  • D. FADH₂ is consumed
✅ Correct Answer: B
This reaction directly produces GTP (which forms ATP), independent of ETS.
MCQ
Why is oxygen crucial only at the terminal step of aerobic respiration?
  • A. It starts glycolysis
  • B. It oxidises pyruvate
  • C. It acts as final electron acceptor
  • D. It helps in fermentation
✅ Correct Answer: C
Oxygen removes electrons from the ETS, allowing NADH and FADH₂ oxidation.
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MCQ
Why does pyruvate produce more ATP in aerobic than anaerobic respiration?
  • A. It forms ethanol in aerobic pathway
  • B. It enters mitochondria for complete oxidation
  • C. It skips glycolysis
  • D. It uses no enzymes
✅ Correct Answer: B
In aerobic respiration, pyruvate is fully oxidised to CO₂, releasing maximum ATP via TCA + ETS.
MCQ
Why is the inner mitochondrial membrane essential for ATP production in aerobic respiration?
  • A. It transports glucose and ATP
  • B. It has ribosomes
  • C. It stores pyruvate and ATP
  • D. It houses the ETS and ATP synthase
✅ Correct Answer: D
ETS components and ATP synthase complexes (F₀–F₁) are embedded here.
MCQ
What is the significance of oxygen in the electron transport system of aerobic respiration?
  • A. It provides ATP directly
  • B. It activates enzymes of glycolysis
  • C. It splits glucose into pyruvate
  • D. It oxidises NADH to NAD⁺
✅ Correct Answer: D
In the electron transport system, oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor. It helps oxidise NADH to NAD⁺, allowing NAD⁺ to return to earlier stages of respiration and continue energy production.

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