Aerobic vs Anaerobic Metabolism

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Total cards: 15•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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Front (Question)

Which metabolism utilizes carbohydrates?

Back (Answer)

Anaerobic

Front (Question)

What metabolism occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell?

Back (Answer)

Anaerobic

Front (Question)

What is the byproduct of anaerobic metabolism?

Back (Answer)

Lactic acid

Front (Question)

In anaerobic metabolism, how many ATP does one molecule of glucose net yield?

Back (Answer)

2 ATP

Front (Question)

Aerobic metabolism utilizes what for fuel?

Back (Answer)

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

Front (Question)

Where does aerobic metabolism occur?

Back (Answer)

The mitochondria

Front (Question)

What are the byproducts of aerobic metabolism?

Back (Answer)

water and CO2

Front (Question)

What is the net yield of ATP per molecule of glucose in aerobic metabolism?

Back (Answer)

36ATP

Front (Question)

Which process requires oxygen: Kreb’s cycle or glycolysis?

Back (Answer)

Kreb’s Cycle

#10

Front (Question)

Is aerobic or anaerobic metabolism more efficient?

Back (Answer)

Aerobic

#11

Front (Question)

How to measure VO2?

Back (Answer)

CO x a-v O2 difference OR Volume of O2 entering the lungs minus volume of O2 leaving the lungs.

#12

Front (Question)

Anaerobic threshold is usually at what % of VO2 max?

Back (Answer)

55%

#13

Front (Question)

How many METs is moderate intensity?

Back (Answer)

3-5

#14

Front (Question)

How many METs is vigorous intensity?

Back (Answer)

> 6

#15

Front (Question)

What VO2 threshold is considered diabled?

Back (Answer)

<18ml/kg min or 5 METs