bio Flashcards
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what is respiration
respiration is the process by which energy is released from food by all living cells.
what does “ATP” stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
Energy released at each stage is used to build energy carrying molecules called?
Adenosine triphosphate
ATP molecules is formed by combining some energy released with an ——– and a ——- group present in the cell
adenosine diphosphate molecule and phosphate
ATP is known as the??
energy currency of cells.
what is the reverse reaction in which the energy can be re-released wherever it is needed?
ADP+PHOSPHATE+ENERGY=ATP
where does aerobic respiration occur?
in most cells
it uses _____ and takes place in the______
it uses oxygen and takes place in the mitochondria
it always produces?
carbon dioxide, water and about 38 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose
worded equation
glucose+ oxygen enzymes in mitochondria carbon dioxide+ water+ energy