Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of cellular respiration?
A
harvest electrons from gluecose, use energy to make ATP, ATP is used by cells to do work
2
Q
Where does cellular respiration take place?
A
Mitochondria
3
Q
What is the matrix in the mitochondria?
A
It is the spaces in the inner membrane
4
Q
What is the cristae in the mitochondria?
A
The folds of inner membrane that fill in the mitochondria
5
Q
What is glycologsis?
A
it is an anaerobic process taking place in the cytoplasm where gluecose is split into two molecules of pyruvate
6
Q
What are the end products of glycolosis?
A
2 pyruvate molecules; 2 NADH ; 2 ATP
7
Q
What is the kreb cycle?
A
aerobic process where pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide
8
Q
What is the net yielf from kreb cycle?
A
6 CO2, 2 ATP, 8 NADH, 2 FADH
