When mitochondria pass electrons donated by NADH through the electron transport chain to molecular oxygen, a theoretical maximum of ________ molecules of ATP can be made per oxygen molecule reduced.

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Answer: 3

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In the formation of acetyl coenzyme A in aerobic respiration, NAD is __________ to NADH.

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The two basic types of deafness are ________ and ________

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Which one of the following is TRUE regarding active transport?

A) Active transport requires the input of energy. B) Molecules are moved across a plasma membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. C) Active transport relies on the process of diffusion. D) Molecules to be transported attach to phospholipids in the plasma membrane; as the phospholipids change shape, the molecules are moved across the membrane. E) This mechanism allows a cell to equalize the concentration of molecules on either side of the plasma membrane.

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Carbon-14 has the same:

A) number of protons but more neutrons than carbon-12. B) atomic number and atomic mass as carbon-12. C) atomic number and, therefore, the same number of neutrons as carbon-13. D) atomic mass as both carbon-12 and carbon-13. E) atomic mass and, therefore, the same number of neutrons as carbon-12.

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