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Explain where the mitochondrial intermembrane space is located within mitochondria.

Keep.  Which one of the following best describes the order of events when the telomeres of chromosomes in germ cells are extended to “solve” the end of replication problem?

The flow of electrons down the electron transport chain is used to do what in mitochondria?

Keep.  Which one of the following mutations is least likely to have a significant effect on the function of a polypeptide?

Keep.  Match the process with the correct cellular location in eukaryotic cells.

Which of the following situations would best promote the release of oxygen from hemoglobin:

What is the role of O2 in cellular respiration?

Which part of cellular respiration occurs in the cytoplasm of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation:

The following question came from the Mastering Biology homework. Why is glycolysis considered to be one of the first metabolic pathways to have evolved?(a) It produces much less ATP than does oxidative phosphorylation.(b) It is present in prokaryotic cells but not in eukaryotic cells.(c) It requires the presence of membrane-enclosed cell organelles found only in eukaryotic cells.(d) It does not involve organelles or specialized structures, does not require oxygen, and is present in most organisms. Explain why option (c) is incorrect.  (Note: You must adequately explain/defend your answer to demonstrate that you truly understand the material to earn points.)