Cellular Respiration Flashcards

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What is needed for cellular respiration?

A

Glycolysis

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Glycolysis

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is an anaerobic process, takes place in the cytoplasm, and makes small amounts of ATP

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What are the steps of Glycolysis?

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2 ATP molecules are used to split glucose= 4 ATP molecules are produced. 2 NADPH molecules are produced and 2 pyruvates

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Krebs cycle

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takes place in the mitochondrial matrix. A pyruvate molecule is broken down into 2 carbon molecules and carbon dioxide. CO2 is released as waste. Electrons are transferred from the 2 carbon molecules to NADP to form NADH. then NADH moves to ETC.

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What does the Krebs cycle produce?

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energy-carrying electrons ( NADH FADH)

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Electron transport chain

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Uses NADH and FADH to make 38 ATP and produces water as a byproduct when oxygen picks up electrons and hydrogen ions.

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