5.1 Flashcards
cellular respiration
define cellular respiration
process by which energy from food molecules is transferred to ATP
what is the respiratory substrate
the substance that is broken down in respiration (usually glucose)
define aerobic respiration
the form of cellular respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen
how does ATP release energy
the third phosphate bond is broken by a hydrolysis reaction and a Pi and ADP are left
outline the stages of aerobic respiration
glucose
glycolysis
link reaction
krebs cycle
electron transfer chain
what is the symbol equation for aerobic respiration
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
what happens in glycolysis
splitting of the respiratory substrate begins and the molecules are prepared for the second stage
why is the link reaction needed
move the products of glycolysis into the kreb cycle and electron transport chain
explain the structure of a mitochondria
double membrane
inner membrane forms many folds called cristae
what does the cristae contain that is associated with ATP synthesis
stalked particles
how are redox reactions involved in respiration
a series of redox reactions take place and release a small amount of energy which is used to drive the synthesis of ATP
what is soda lime/potassium hydroxide needed for in the respiration practical
absorbs CO2 produced so that any changes in volume will be due to the uptake of oxygen by organisms
how does a respirometer work
as organisms use O2 pressure reduces pulling the liquid towards the tube containing the organisms
where does glycolysis occur
cytoplasm
state the differences in anaerobic & aerobic respiration
aerobic:
occurs in mitochondria
complete oxidation
waste products - H2O, CO2
anaerobic:
occurs in cytoplasm
incomplete oxidation
waste products - lactic acid/ethanol, CO2
why do your muscles tire and eventually stop during anaerobic respiration
movement of lactate &hydrogen ions into blood lowers the blood pH which reduces nervous simulation so eventually stops muscle contraction
why do you continue to breath heavily after exercise
levels of lactate in the blood remain high therefor it must be oxidized back to pyruvate as it is toxic
what is the main waste products of anaerobic respiration in yeast
ethanol & CO2
what is the kreb cycle
series of biochemical steps that lead to the complete oxidation of glucose resulting in carbon dioxide, water and ATP