MDCAT Biology MCQ #564

What is the primary difference between substrate-level phosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #564

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary difference between substrate-level phosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation?

    • A) Substrate-level phosphorylation produces more ATP
    • B) Oxidative phosphorylation requires oxygen
    • C) Substrate-level phosphorylation occurs in the mitochondria
    • D) Oxidative phosphorylation produces fewer ATP molecules

    Answer: Oxidative phosphorylation requires oxygen

    Explanation: Oxidative phosphorylation: requires oxygen, substrate-level phosphorylation incorrect because it doesn't require oxygen