2.2 Cellular Respiration Flashcards

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What is the purpose of Aerobic respiration?

A

To convert glucose into energy in the form of ATP

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2
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What is the first stage of aerobic respiration known as?

A

Glycolysis

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3
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Where in the cell does glycolysis take place?

A

In the cytoplasm

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4
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ATP is initially used in glycolysis, what is the energy released used for?

A

To power cellular processes
E.G MATS

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5
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What is ATP broken down to?

A

ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) + Pi

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6
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How many ATP are used in the first stage of glycolysis?

A

2 ATP

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7
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How many ATP are generated in total in Glycolysis?

A

4 ATP

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8
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What is the net gain of ATP in glycolysis?

A

2 ATP

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9
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Why is there a ‘net’ gain of ATP?

A

Because 4 ATP are produced but 2 ATP are used

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10
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What is removed from the intermediate molecule in glycolysis?

A

Hydrogen ions and electrons

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What is the name of the enzyme that removes hydrogen ions and electrons?

A

Dehydrogenase enzymes

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12
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What is the name of the co-enzyme that picks up the hydrogen ions and electrons?

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NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

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13
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Where will the hydrogen ions and electrons be transported?

A

To the electron transport chain

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14
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What compound is formed at the end of Glycolysis?

A

Pyruvate (x2)

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15
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What are the two stages of glycolysis

A
  1. Energy investment stage
  2. Energy pay off stage
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16
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What is formed when pyruvate is broken down in aerobic conditions?

A

Acetyl coenzyme A

17
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What does the acetyl group combine with in the citric acid cycle?

A

Oxaloacetate

18
Q

What is the result of citrate being converted back into oxaloacetate?

A

Generation of ATP and release of carbon dioxide

19
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Where does the citric acid cycle occur?

A

In the matrix of the mitochondria

20
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What role do dehydrogenase enzymes play in cellular respiration?

A

Remove hydrogen ions and electrons and pass them to NAD

21
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What is formed when hydrogen ions and electrons are passed to NAD?

22
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Where are the hydrogen ions and electrons from NADH passed to?

A

The electron transport chain on the inner mitochondrial membrane

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The citric acid cycle starts with the combination of _______ and oxaloacetate.

A

Acetyl group

24
Q

What is ATP synthesis?

A

The process where electrons are passed along the electron transport chain releasing energy.

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Where is the electron transport chain located?
Attached to the inner mitochondrial membrane.
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What does the energy released in the electron transport chain allow?
Hydrogen ions to be pumped across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
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What is the role of ATP synthase?
Facilitates the flow of hydrogen ions back through the membrane, resulting in ATP production.
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What do hydrogen ions and electrons combine with to form water?
Oxygen.
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Where does fermentation occur in the absence of oxygen?
In the cytoplasm
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What is pyruvate converted to in animal cells during fermentation?
Lactate This conversion occurs in a reversible reaction.
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What are the end products of fermentation in plants and yeast?
Ethanol and CO2 This process occurs in an irreversible reaction.
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How does the ATP production of fermentation compare to aerobic respiration?
Much less ATP is produced