Chapter 7: Cellular Respiration & Fermentation Flashcards
1
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Catabolic pathways
A
metabolic pathways that release stored energy by breaking down complex molecules
2
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Fermentation
A
partial degradation of sugars or other organic fuel that occurs without the use of oxygen
3
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Aerobic respiration
A
- Most efficient catabolic
- Oxygen is consumed as a reactant along with the organic fuel
4
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Anaerobic respiration
A
Harvest chemical energy without oxygen
5
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Cellular Respiration
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- Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- Breaks down organic molecules
- Use electron transport chain for the production of ATP
6
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Reduction
A
Gaining electrons to another substance (-)
7
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Oxidation
A
Loss electrons (+)
8
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Reducing Agent
A
- (e-) donor
- accepts the donated electron
- oxidized
9
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Oxidizing Agent
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- (e-) acceptor
- removes its electron
- reduced
