Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards

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Where does anaerobic respiration occur?

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cytoplasm

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What does anaerobic respiration produce in animals?

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lactate/lactic acid

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what does anaerobic respiration produce in plants and microbes?

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ethanol and CO2

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What is pyruvate reduced to form?

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lactate

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Why is less energy produced without oxygen?

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  • oxygen is final e- acceptor
  • w/o oxygen, ONLY glycolysis can occur, - no Oxidative phosphorylation
  • only produces net 2 ATP
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