Chapter 9- Cellular Respiration Flashcards

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Cellular Respiration

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The process that releases energy from food in the presence of oxygen. 6O2+C6H12O6>6CO2+6H2O+Energy

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Glycolysis

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First set of reactions in cellular respiration in which a molecule of glucose is broken into two molecules of pyruvic acid.

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Alcoholic fermentation

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Produces ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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Lactic acid fermentation

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Converts pyruvic acid to lactic acid. Does not give carbon dioxide.

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Calorie

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The measure of heat energy in food equivalent to 1000 calories.

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