2.8 Cell respiration Flashcards

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Cellular respiration

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Gradual and controlled release of energy by breaking down organic compounds to produce ATP molecules

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3 main processes of cellular respiration in humans and where they occur

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  1. Glycolysis (cytoplasm)
  2. Krebs cycle (Matrix of mitochondria)
  3. Electron transport chain (Inner mitochondrial membrane)
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ATP

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Molecule that carries energy within the cell for biochemical processes

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Is ATP hydrolyzed or condensed to produce energy?

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Hydrolyzed

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What does ATP allows us to do?

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Basic functions to maintain life like thinking, moving, digestion, conducting nerve signals and breathing

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Difference between respiration and breathing

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Breathing is physical inhalation and exhalation while respiration is breakdown of organic compounds and ATP production

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What is the substrate in respiration?

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Glucose

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ATP + H2O

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ADP + Inorganic phosphate + energy released from high energy bond

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9
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Which process is involved in anaerobic respiration?

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Only glycolysis as others require oxygen

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2 types of anaerobic respiration

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Alcoholic fermentation and lactic fermentation

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Formula for lactic fermentation

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Glucose–> Lactate + 2 ATP molecules

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12
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Formula for alcohol fermentation

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Glucose–> Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + 2 ATP

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Two organic molecules besides glucose that can be used for respiration

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Lipids and proteins

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How does yeast help in baking? Refer to anaerobic process

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Yeast respires anaerobically to produce ethanol and CO2. CO2 helps bread rise as it gets trapped and makes bubbles while ethanol is evaporated due to heat

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Give one example of when humans respire anaerobically and why

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During running or strenuous exercise, muscles need ATP to continue even after oxygen is used up. Although only 2 ATP is produced, power of muscle contractions can be maximized

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16
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Oxygen debt

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Demand for oxygen that builds up during period of anaerobic respiration

17
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In aerobic, is glucose oxidized or reduced?

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It is oxidized

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Why is there increased ATP production in aerobic?

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It goes through all 4 steps of cellular respiration which yields potential energy at each step

19
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Glucose + oxygen

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CO2 + H2O + Energy

20
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What is used to measure rate of respiration and how does it measure?

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Respirometer. It uses oxygen consumption as an indicator

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Respirometer: Purpose of filter paper wicks

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Rolled up to increase efficiency of CO2 absorption

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Respirometer: Purpose of KOH

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KOH absorbs CO2 so changes in pressure due to oxygen can be observed

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Respirometer: Purpose of capillary tube

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Movement in oil per minute allows us to measure rate of O2 consumption and volume if diameter is known

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Respirometer: Purpose of syringe

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Used to reset position of colored oil for repeat tests

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Respirometer: Purpose of rubber bungs

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Closes system to prevent changes in air volume not due to respiration

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Respirometer: Purpose of metal cage

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Keeps organism in place and away from KOH

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Respirometer: Purpose of water bath

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To control for temperature as that can affect pressure

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Respirometer: Purpose of control tube

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Ensures changes are all due to respiration and not reaction of KOH with other gases

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What does ATP consist of?

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Adenosine + triphosphate linked by high energy bonds

30
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Ethical and environmental concerns of using animals in respirometers

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  • Removing animals from their natural habitat should have no dire effects and they should be safely returned to population
  • Animals should not suffer
  • Will hydroxide have an impact on their body, reaction or genetics
  • Is using animals essential or are there alternatives?
31
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Which reaction is water produced in?

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Aerobic respiration

32
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How is bioethanol produced? Reference function of yeast

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  • Starch and cellulose in plants are broken down into sugars
  • Fermenters keep yeast in optimum conditions
  • Yeast respires, sugar in plants get converted to ethanol and carbon dioxide
  • Ethanol is purified by distillation and water is removed to improve combustion
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Why is anaerobic respiration done for short periods of time?

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There is a limit to the concentration of lactate the body can withstand