Cellular Respiration Study Guide Flashcards
What is the main product of cellular respiration?
Glucose and Oxygen
What is the maximum number of ATP’s per molecule of glucose produced during cellular respiration?
38 ATP molecules
What are the three steps , in order, of cellular respiration?
- Glycolysis
- Krebs Cycle
- (ETC) Electron Transport Chain
Which step happens in the cytosol?
Glycolysis
Which step happens in the mitochondrial matrix?
Krebs Cycle
Which step happens in the mitochondrial cristae?
Electron Transport Chain
Write the equation for cellular respiration?
C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 —>—>—> 6CO2 + 6H2O + heat +ATP
What is Mrs. Hegwood’s favorite thing and how does it relate to cellular respiration?
FFF- Form Fits Function because it breaks down sugar in the presence of oxygen to release energy in the form of ATP.
What are the inputs and outputs of cellular respiration?
Inputs: Outputs:
Oxygen Carbon dioxide
Glucose Water
Energy (ATP)
What is the main energy currency of a cell?
ATP
Cellular respiration is aerobic or anaerobic?
Aerobic
Do plants and animals have mitochondria?
Yes
Where does all of the energy on Earth come from?
The Sun
Define Producer
Makes glucose/fuel through photosynthesis
Define Consumer
Eats/uses fuel synthesized by producers