Cellular Respiration and Fermentation Flashcards
1
Q
Breaking down sugar in the presence of oxygen
A
Cellular respiration
2
Q
Where does cellular respiration occur?
A
The cytoplasm or mitochondria of an animal or plant cell.
3
Q
Chemical equation for cellular respiration
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 —-> 6CO2 + 6 H2O ~38 ATP
4
Q
Cellular respiration and what are closely related?
A
Breathing
5
Q
Cellular respiration that requires oxygen
A
Aerobic cellular respiration
6
Q
Chemical reactions that transfer electrons from one substance to another
A
Oxidation-reduction reactions (redox reactions)
7
Q
Where do redox reactions occur?
A
ETC
8
Q
The loss of electrons during a redox reaction
A
Oxidation
