Cellular Respiration Flashcards
Mitochondrial matrix
A gel-like material in the mitochondrion, or organelle that performs the process of aerobic respiration, that contains ribosomes resembling those of bacteria
Aerobic respiration
A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars).
Fermentation
The process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance.
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
Alcoholic fermentation
The anaerobic transformation of fructose and glucose (sugars) into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Glycolysis
A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in enzyme reactions that do not need oxygen.
NADH
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) + hydrogen (H).
Anaerobic
Any organism that does not require molecular oxygen for growth. Without oxygen.
Cellular respiration
The process by which cells derive energy from glucose.
Krebs cycle
A chain of reactions occurring in the mitochondria, through which almost all living cells produce energy in aerobic respiration.
Pyruvic acid
A colorless organic liquid formed by the breakdown of carbohydrates and sugars during cell metabolism.
Citric acid
A sour organic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used as a flavoring
