Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of the Mitochondria?
A
Outer Membrane
Inner Membrane
Intermembrane Space
Crista
Matrix
2
Q
What are the functions of the mitochondria?
A
- Synthesis of numerous substances (some amino acids and heme groups)
- Uptake and release of calcium ions
- Regulation of Ca^2+
- Cell Death
3
Q
Function of the Outer Membrane
A
4
Q
Function of the Inner Membrane
A
5
Q
Function of the Intermembrane Space
A
6
Q
Function of the Crista
A
7
Q
Function of the Matrix
A
8
Q
What is the permeability of the outer membrane?
A
More permeable
9
Q
What is the permeability of the inner membrane?
A
Not permeable
10
Q
Why is the inner membrane not permeable?
A
It does not want other things messing with the Kreb’s Cycle or ETC
11
Q
What are the types of Electron Carriers?
A
- Flavoproteins
- Cytochromes (3 types)
- Copper Atoms
- Ubiquinone
- Iron-sulfur Proteins
12
Q
Where does the Kreb’s Cycle take place?
A
In the matrix
13
Q
Where does the ETC take place?
A
In the inner membrane
14
Q
What are the reactants of ETC
A
NADH –> NAD
FADH2 –> FAD
15
Q
What are the products of ETC?
A
Hydrogen Ions
ATP
