Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Why is oxygen needed for the production of ATP?
A
ATP is formed along the ETC.
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor.
Oxygen is needed to form water.
2
Q
Why is glucose not used as a respiratory substrate?
A
Glucose is broken down in glycolysis in the cytoplasm and cannot cross the mitochondrial membrane.
3
Q
Name qualities of ATP
A
Single bond is broken provides an immediate immediate energy source.
Released in small amounts.
Can be reformed
4
Q
Why is it important for respiration to produce ATP as well as photosynthesis?
A
No ATP produced by the photosynthesis in the dark.
ATP cannot be moved from cell to cell.
Some cells cannot photosynthesise.
ATP for active transport.
Plant uses more ATP than produced in photosynthesis.
