Aerobic Flashcards
1
Q
Type of reaction
A
Aerobic
2
Q
Fuel used
A
Glycogen/fats
3
Q
Site of reaction
A
Sarcoplasm into mitochondria
4
Q
Controlling enzyme
A
COA, GPP,PFK
5
Q
Energy yield
A
38 ATP
6
Q
Exercise intensity
A
Low to moderate
7
Q
Duration
A
3 mins+
8
Q
By products
A
Hydrogen, water , carbon dioxide
9
Q
Example
A
Marathon
10
Q
Stage 1 of aerobic system
A
Works in same way as anaerobic glycolysis (lactic acid) but due to presence of O2 the pyruvic acid combines with coenzyme to produce Acetyl Coenzyme A
11
Q
Stage 1 flow diagram
A
Glycogen->glucose->pyruvic acid+coenzyme A + energy-> Acetyl coenzyme A
12
Q
Stage 1 enzymes
A
GPP PFK
13
Q
Stage 2
A
Krebs cycle
14
Q
Where is stage 2
A
Mitochondria
15
Q
Stage 2 formula
A
Acetyl CoA + oxaloacetic acid-> citric acid
Citric acid used in krebs cycle
