In respiration, most ATP is synthesised during oxidative phosphorylation. Some ATP is made by substrate-linked reactions in glycolysis and Krebs cycle.
- (a)Describe how ATP is made by substrate-linked reactions.[2]
- (b)(i)Lipids can be metabolised to provide ATP. • The enzyme lipase hydrolyses lipids to glycerol and fatty acids. • The hydrocarbon chain of the fatty acid breaks down into smaller, 2C compounds. • Each 2C compound reacts with coenzyme A to form acetyl coenzyme A. (i) Name the covalent bond in lipids that is hydrolysed by lipase.[1]
- (b)(ii)State the role of acetyl coenzyme A in respiration.[1]
- (b)(iii)Explain why lipids have a higher energy value than carbohydrates.[2]
- (c)(i)The respiratory quotient, RQ, is used to show which substrate is being metabolised by cells. It can be determined using the equation below. RQ = molecules of carbon dioxide released / molecules of oxygen taken in Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid found in coconuts and has a chain of 12 carbon atoms. (i) Complete the equation below which outlines the aerobic respiration of lauric acid. C₁₂H₂₄O₂ + ........O₂ → 12CO₂ + 12H₂O[1]
- (c)(ii)Calculate the RQ value for lauric acid. Show your working. Give your answer to 2 decimal places. answer =[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [2] 1 inorganic phosphate added to ADP / ADP + Pi ; 2 ref. to (named) phosphorylated compound ;
- [1] ester;
- [1] carrier of, 2C (unit) / acetyl group / acetate, to, the Krebs cycle / oxaloacetate;
- [2] two from: 1 more C-H (bonds) / more reduced / more hydrogen; 2 produces more reduced NAD ; 3 more, aerobic respiration / oxidative phosphorylation / chemiosmosis ; 4 produces more ATP per, gram / unit mass;
- [1] 17;
- [2] 0.71 ;; one mark for 12 √ 17 allow ecf from (i) for one mark
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