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Cell respiration

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Cell respiration is the controlled release of energy from organic compounds to produce ATP

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Main organic compound used in cell respiration

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The main organic compound used for this process is carbohydrates (glucose), although lipids and proteins can also be digested

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There are two main types of cell respiration:

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Anaerobic and Aerobic

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Anaerobic cell respiration

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Anaerobic respiration involves the partial breakdown of glucose in the cytosol for a small yield of ATP

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Aerobic cell respiration

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Aerobic respiration utilises oxygen to completely break down glucose in the mitochondria for a larger ATP yield

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is…

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a high energy molecule that functions as an immediate source of power for cell processes

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One molecule of ATP contains three…

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covalently linked phosphate groups – which store potential energy in their bonds

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When ATP is hydrolysed it forms?

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ADP + Pi, the energy stored in the phophate bond is released to be used by the cell

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Cell respiration uses energy stored in…

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organic molecules to regenerate ATP from ADP + Pi (via oxidation)

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glycolysis

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glycolysis begins with the anaerobic breakdown of glucose in the cytosol. Both anaerobic and aerobic respiration pathways begin with this.

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Glycolysis breaks down glucose (6-C) into

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two molecules of pyruvate (3C), and also produces:

  • Hydrogen carriers (NADH) from an oxidised precursor (NAD+)
  • A small yield of ATP (net gain of 2 molecules)
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Anaerobic respiration proceeds in the absence of…

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oxygen and does not result in the production of any further ATP molecules

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pyruvate in animals

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In animals, the pyruvate is converted into lactic acid (or lactate)

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pyruvate in plants and yeast

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In plants and yeasts, the pyruvate is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide

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The purpose of anaerobic respiration is to…

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restore stocks of NAD+ – as this molecule is needed for glycolysis
- By restoring stocks of NAD+ via anaerobic pathways, the organism can continue to produce ATP via glycolysis

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The conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid (animals) or ethanol and CO2 (plants / yeasts) is…

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reversible

- Hence, pyruvate levels can be restored once oxygen is present and a greater yield of ATP may be produced aerobically

17
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Muscle contractions…

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require the expenditure of high amounts of energy and thus require high levels of ATP

18
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When exercising at high intensity, the cells’ energy demands will exceed what the available levels of O2 can supply aerobically. Hence…

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the body will begin breaking down glucose anaerobically to maximise ATP production

19
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exercising at high intensity will result in an…

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increase in the production of lactic acid, which leads to muscle fatigue
- When the individual stops exercising, oxygen levels will increase and lactate will be converted back to pyruvate

20
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what will undergo anaerobic respiration?

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Although carbohydrates, lipids and proteins can all be consumed as energy sources, only carbohydrates will typically undergo it.

21
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how do the conditions of cell respiration change with increasing energy demand?

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  • At high intensities, the aerobic consumption of fats is decreased while the anaerobic consumption of sugars increases
  • Consequently, lactate levels will increase at higher levels of exercise intensity
22
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Aerobic cell respiration requires…

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the presence of oxygen and takes place within the mitochondrion

23
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Pyruvate is broken down into…

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carbon dioxide and water, and a large amount of ATP is produced (~34 – 36 molecules)

24
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Although aerobic respiration typically begins with glycolysis in carbohydrates…

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glycolysis itself is an anaerobic process

25
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Aerobic respiration consists of…

3 things

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the link reaction, citric acid cycle (or Krebs cycle) and the electron transport chain

26
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Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) involves the…

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breakdown of carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen

27
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In yeasts, fermentation results in the production of…

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ethanol and carbon dioxide – which can be used in food processing:

28
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Role of yeast in bread

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Carbon dioxide causes dough to rise (leavening), the ethanol evaporates during baking

29
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Role of yeast in alcohol

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Ethanol is the intoxicating agent in alcoholic beverages (concentrations above ~14% damage the yeast)

30
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Bacterial cultures can also undergo fermentation to produce a variety of food products

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Yogurt / Cheese – Bacteria produce lactic acid anaerobically, which modifies milk proteins to generate yogurts and cheeses

31
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A respirometer is…

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a device that determines an organism’s respiration rate by measuring the rate of exchange of O2 and CO2

32
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Factors which may affect respiration rates include…

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temperature, hydration, light (plants), age and activity levels

33
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An increase in carbon dioxide levels will indicate an…

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increase in respiration (CO2 is a product of aerobic respiration)

34
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A decrease in oxygen levels will indicate an…

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increase in respiration (O2 is a requirement for aerobic respiration)

35
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Carbohydrates are preferable as a ready-made energy source because:

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  • They are easier to transport and digest (unlike lipids)

- They don’t produce nitrogenous wastes (unlike proteins)

36
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Carbohydrates can be broken down into…

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monosaccharides (e.g. glucose), which are able to be used in glycolysis

37
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Lipids (i.e. triglycerides) can be broken down into…

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glycerol and fatty acids, which are able to be used in aerobic respiration

38
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Proteins can be broken down into…

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amino acids, which are also capable of being used in aerobic respiration

39
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There are several key differences between anaerobic and aerobic respiration, including:

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  • Overall energy yield
  • Products formed
  • Location of processes

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