Ch. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is cellular respiration
A
Process which cells obtain energy from glucose by breaking down food molecules and releasing stored energy
2
Q
Reactants in CR
A
Sugar oxygen
3
Q
Products in CR
A
Carbon d. Water
4
Q
Stage 1 of CR
A
In cytoplasm glucose is broken down into small molecules oxygen not involved only small amount of energy is released
5
Q
Stage 2 Cr
A
Takes place in mitochondria where molecules are broken down by chemical reactions require oxygen and release atp(energy)
6
Q
Fermentation
A
Provides energy for cells without using oxygen
7
Q
Alcoholic fermentation
A
Used in baking causing bread to rise
8
Q
Lactic acid fermentation
A
Felt in muscles after extreme exertion (working out)
