2.8 Cell Respiration (SL) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in animals?
A
Pyruvate -> Lactate (lactic acid) (reversible)
2
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in plants?
A
Pyruvate -> Ethanol + CO2 (reversible)
3
Q
What is the purpose of anaerobic respiration?
A
Restock NAD+
4
Q
What is the yield of glycolysis?
A
2x ATP
2x NADH
5
Q
What are the steps in aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose -(glycolysis)-> Pyruvate -(links reaction)-> Acetyl CoA -> Krebs cycle -(chemiosmosis)-> ETC
6
Q
What is the equation of the fermentation of yeast?
A
Yeast -> Ethanol + CO2