Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
whats another name for anaerobic respiration?
A
fermentation
2
Q
what is the final e- acceptor from NADH during anaerobic respiration?
A
pyruvate
3
Q
In bacteria, pyruvate is reduced to ____
A
alcohol
4
Q
In human muscle cells, pyruvate is reduced to ____
A
lactic acid
5
Q
How is NAD+ regenerated so that it can be used again during glycolysis?
A
pyruvate is reduced by NADH, recreating NAD+
6
Q
why is there a limit to the use of anaerobic glycolysis as an energy source?
A
because ethanol and lactic acid have no other uses in the cell, and act as a poison in high concentrations
7
Q
lactate in human muscle cells is exported from the muscle cell to the __1__, which is where it will be converted back into __2__
A
- liver
2. pyruvate
