Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cristae
A
Large surface area for many electron transport chains and proton pores
2
Q
What is the intermembrane space
A
Small volume so protons will accumulate here with a high concentration
3
Q
What is the fluid matrix
A
Contains enzymes and intermediates for Krebs Cycle
4
Q
What is oxidation?
A
The loss of electrons/ hydrogen
5
Q
Where does glycolysis happen
A
the cytoplasm
6
Q
What is reduction?
A
the gain of electrons/hydrogen
7
Q
What does glycolysis produce?
A
2 pyruvate
2 ATP
2 NADH + H+
8
Q
In glycolysis, what does glucose convert into?
A
fructose diphosphate
9
Q
What do the unstable molecules fall apart into after fructose disphosphate?
A
TP
