Cellular Respiration Flashcards
Cellular Respiration is the process of deriving energy from glucose
How Much NADH+ is made from the Krebs Cycle
6 NADH+ is made from 2 turns of the cycle while 3 NADH+ from one turn.
What are Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions?
Redox reactions — reactions in which there’s a simultaneous transfer of electrons from one chemical species to another — are really composed of two different reactions: oxidation (a loss of electrons) and reduction (a gain of electrons)
Glycolysis definintion + summary
Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid (pyruvate).
2 ATP used
4 ATP made
NET GAIN OF 2 ATP
2 NADH made
2 pyruvate
Define The Krebs Cycle
the sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration. It takes place in the mitochondria, consuming oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products, and converting ADP to energy-rich ATP.
6 NADH
2 ATP
4 CO2
2 FADH2
The Electron Transport Chain (ETC)how much atp
An electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes and other molecules that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons across a membrane.Creates a battery to turn ATP Syntase
CREATES 34 ATP
What is the final Electron (e-) acceptor in the ETC
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, which allows for oxidative phosphorylation. Without oxygen, the electrons will be backed up, eventually causing the electron transport chain to halt.
What all does Krebs Cycle Produce (Summary of Krebs)
The Krebs Cycle produces 14 products:
ATP=2
NADH+H=6
FADH2=2
CO2=4
Note: After the krebs cycle no more CO2 is left in the glucose molecule.
Formula for Cellular Respiration?
C6H12O6+6O2 ——> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (energy is stored in the bonds of ATP)
How much ATP does one glucose molecule make?
Each glucose molecule make about 36-38 ATP, but it depends one the organism.
How much NET ATP is made in each cycle (the 3 steps)
Glycolysis - 2 ATP
Krebs - 2 ATP
ETC - 34 ATP
What is Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic Respiration is the process of cellular respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen gas to produce energy from food. This type of respiration is common in most of the plants and animals, birds, humans, and other mammals.
What is Anaerobic Respiration? Example?
Anaerobic respiration is the process of cellular respiration without the presence of O2 to produce energy. An example of this process is fermentation, lactic acid fermentation, or alcohol fermentation.
It is less efficient than aerobic as it makes less energy
How are the electrons carried to the ETC?
The electrons are carried into the chain via. NADH and FADH2
What is the goal of the ETC?
The goal of the ETC is to produce a concentration gradient or membrane potential. A proton motive force.
- create water
- create ATP
- create gradient
What is the start of the Krebs cycle?
The krebs cycle starts with 2 molecule of Acetyl CoA which came from the 2 molecules of pyruvate which were made via Glycolysis
How is Acetyl CoA made?
Acetyl CoA is made by the release of CO2 as it is a metabolic waste, and the NAD+ acceptor which accept a hydrogen from the pyruvate to make it NADH, and hence Acetyl CoA is formed and goes into the krebs cycle.
You also have to add Coenzyme A or CoA