Cell respiration Flashcards

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Aerobic respiration

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The controlled release of energy from food using oxygen

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Glycolysis

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The first stage of aerobic respiration word glucose is converted to pyruvic acid

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Anaerobic respiration

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Is the enzyme controlled release of energy from food in the absence of oxygen

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Acetyl Co-enzyme A

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2 carbon compounds formed by breakdown of pyruvic acid if oxygen is present

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Krebs cycle

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a series of reactions in the interior of the mitochondria during aerobic respiration

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NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

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Transfers protons and electrons in so chemical reactions during respiration

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Fermentation

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Anaerobic respiration i.e lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation

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Bioprocessing

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Using living cells or enzymes to produce a product

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Bioreactor

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A large stainless steel tank used in industry for bioprocessing

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Iodoform test

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Test for alcohol using potassium iodide and sodium hypochlorite

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