Chapter 3.5 Respiration Flashcards
What is the overall process of respiration?
The overall process of respiration involves the breakdown of glucose to release energy.
Where does glycolysis occur?
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
The final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration is oxygen.
What is the net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis?
The net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis is 2 ATP.
Which molecule is produced during the Krebs cycle that is used in the electron transport chain?
NADH and FADH2 are produced during the Krebs cycle and used in the electron transport chain.
What is the purpose of the electron transport chain?
The purpose of the electron transport chain is to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
What is the final product of aerobic respiration?
The final products of aerobic respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration and is essential for the production of ATP.
Where does the electron transport chain take place in eukaryotic cells?
The electron transport chain takes place in the inner mitochondrial membrane of eukaryotic cells.
What is the purpose of fermentation in anaerobic respiration?
The purpose of fermentation in anaerobic respiration is to regenerate NAD+ to continue glycolysis in the absence of oxygen.
What is the starting molecule for the Krebs cycle?
The starting molecule for the Krebs cycle is acetyl CoA.
What is the main function of the Krebs cycle?
The main function of the Krebs cycle is to generate high-energy molecules (NADH and FADH2) for the electron transport chain.
What is the role of ATP synthase in the electron transport chain?
ATP synthase is an enzyme that produces ATP by utilizing the energy released during the flow of protons through the enzyme.
What is the purpose of the link reaction in cellular respiration?
The purpose of the link reaction is to convert pyruvate into acetyl CoA to enter the Krebs cycle.
What happens to the carbon atoms from glucose in cellular respiration?
The carbon atoms from glucose are released as carbon dioxide during cellular respiration.
What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?
NAD+ acts as an electron carrier in cellular respiration, accepting electrons to form NADH.
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?
Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used as substrates in respiration to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen and produces less ATP.
What is the role of coenzymes in cellular respiration?
Coenzymes such as NAD+ and FAD act as electron carriers in cellular respiration to transfer electrons to the electron transport chain.
What is the significance of the proton gradient in the electron transport chain?
The proton gradient in the electron transport chain is used to drive ATP synthesis by ATP synthase.
What is the primary function of cellular respiration?
The primary function of cellular respiration is to generate ATP for cellular energy.
What is the role of the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration?
The citric acid cycle, or Krebs cycle, generates high-energy molecules (NADH and FADH2) for the electron transport chain.
What is the significance of the inner mitochondrial membrane in cellular respiration?
The inner mitochondrial membrane is where the electron transport chain occurs, allowing for the generation of ATP.
What is the process of substrate-level phosphorylation in glycolysis?
Substrate-level phosphorylation in glycolysis involves the direct transfer of a phosphate group from a high-energy substrate to ADP, forming ATP.
Why is it important to control metabolic rate?
Metabolic reactions require the release of energy often heat energy. Organisms need to not release too much energy at once because it would increase temp leading to denatured enzymes and damaged tissues. (Energy would also be wasted)
Why can we not use direct combustion to provide energy needs?
Direct combustion releases too much energy at once so intermediate sources of chemical energy, ATP must be made constantly and cycled to provide energy needed.