4.4 Respiration

Question 1

Respiration Formula

Answer 1

C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

Question 2

Controlled Release

Answer 2

• through use of enzymes to catalyse each step in the chain or cycle
• in order to release only a small amount of energy in a way that the cell can efficiently manage

Question 3

ATP

Answer 3

• Adenosine TriPhosphate
• Molecule that can be reused to store and release energy by adding or breaking the phosphate bonds
• ATP created from cellular respiration is used to power endergonic reactions in the body