Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
What is aerobic respiration?
A metabolic process that requires oxygen to convert glucose into energy.
True or False: Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The overall equation for aerobic respiration is ____ + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP.
C6H12O6 (glucose)
True or False: Aerobic respiration can occur without oxygen.
False
What is glycolysis?
The first stage of aerobic respiration where glucose is broken down into pyruvate.
What byproduct is produced during aerobic respiration?
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Which organisms primarily use aerobic respiration?
Most eukaryotic organisms, including plants and animals.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
Where does aerobic respiration take place?
The mitochondria’s matrix
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
How do you test for carbon dioxide?
You would use a test tube filled with lime water, then you would blow into it using a straw for a few minutes, if carbon dioxide is present, it would turn cloudy.
What is the Energy released used for?
-to allow muscles to contract in animals.
-to maintain a constant body temperature in birds and mammals.
-make large molecules into smaller ones. E.g proteins to amino acids
-in plants the energy is used to move mineral ions. E.g nitrates from the soil to the root hair cells. Also to convert smaller molecules e.g amino acids into lager ones e.g protein
Why do red blood cells not have a lot of mitochondria?
Because it uses blood as a transport
Why does a sperm cell need lots of mitochondria?
Because it requires lots of energy for it to swim to the egg, therefore it must need a lot of mitochondria
Why does the mitochondria have a large surface area?
Because it contains cristae which gives it a large surface area and it provides energy
