Cell respiration Flashcards
Aerobic respiration
The controlled release of energy from food using oxygen
Glycolysis
The first stage of aerobic respiration word glucose is converted to pyruvic acid
Anaerobic respiration
Is the enzyme controlled release of energy from food in the absence of oxygen
Acetyl Co-enzyme A
2 carbon compounds formed by breakdown of pyruvic acid if oxygen is present
Krebs cycle
a series of reactions in the interior of the mitochondria during aerobic respiration
NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
Transfers protons and electrons in so chemical reactions during respiration
Fermentation
Anaerobic respiration i.e lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation
Bioprocessing
Using living cells or enzymes to produce a product
Bioreactor
A large stainless steel tank used in industry for bioprocessing
Iodoform test
Test for alcohol using potassium iodide and sodium hypochlorite