1.6 Respiration Flashcards
How many ATP are formed in anaerobic respiration/fermentation?
0
Show stage 2 in fermentation on animal cells
Pyruvate - lactate
Show stage 2 in fermentation on plant/yeast cells
Pyruvate > Carbondioxide + ethanol
What are 4 cellular processes that ATP can provide energy for?
- Cell Division
- Muscle contractions
- Protein production
- Transmission of nerve impulses
What can ATP be broken down into?
ADP + Pi
Where does stage 1 take place?
In the Cytoplasm
What happens in stage 1?
Glucose > 2x ATP and 2x pyruvate
What is the name of stage 1?
Glycolysis
What does the breakdown of ATP release?
Energy
What does fermentation mean?
Respiration which takes place in the absence of oxygen
What is the number of ATP formed in stage 1?
2
Where does stage 2 take place?
In the mitocondria
What type of sugar is used in respiration?
Glucose
What does aerobic respiration mean?
Respiration which takes place in the presence of oxygen
