Question

based on figure 1, is drinking more water likely to directly increase the production of atp?
a. yes, because water is an output, and increasing the outputs makes it possible for more atp to be produced
b. yes, because water is an input, and increasing the inputs makes it possible for more atp to be produced
c. no, because water is an input, and increasing the inputs does not increase the potential for atp production
d. no, because water is an output, and increasing the outputs does not increase the potential for atp production

Explanation:

In cellular respiration, water is an output of the electron - transport chain. Increasing the outputs of a reaction does not directly increase the production of the products (in this case ATP). ATP production is mainly related to the input of energy - rich molecules like glucose and the proper functioning of the metabolic pathways. Increasing an output does not drive the reaction forward to produce more ATP.

Answer:

D. No, because water is an output, and increasing the outputs does not increase the potential for ATP production