Cellular Respiration Flashcards
For exam purposes
It is the process of converting glucose into ATP, the main energy source for cellular activities.
Cellular Respiration
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
The breakdown of glucose to energy; Cellular Respiration is a Catabolic process that breaks down glucose to release energy stored in it’s chemical bonds
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
Cytoplasm
Which is not a stage of cellular respiration?
Calvin Cycle; The calvin cycle is not a part of cellular respiration, rather a part in photosynthesis
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Oxygen; Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, forming water (H2O) as a by product
How many ATP molecules are produced by the complete oxidation of one glucose molecule?
38; In ideal conditions, the complete oxidation of one glucose molecule yields a net of 38 ATP molecules.
Breakdown of glucose in the cytoplasm yielding pyruvate and a small amount of ATP
Glycolysis
Takes place in the mitochondria producing electron carriers (NADH,FADH2) and releasing Co2
Krebs Cycle
Inner Mitochondrial membrane, generating the most ATP with oxygen as the final electron acceptor
Electron transport chain
Oxygen is present when this form of respiration takes place
Aerobic respiration
Oxygen is absent when this form of respiration takes place
Anaerobic respiration
Gases are not exchanged in this form of respiration
Anaerobic respiration
It can be found in the cytoplasm and the mitochondria
Aerobic Respiration
It can only be found in the cytoplasm
Anaerobic respiration
All higher organisms such as mammals have this type of respiration
Aerobic respiration
