Mitochondrial Respiration Flashcards

1
Q

A partial degradation of sugars that occurs without O2

A

Fermentation

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2
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Consumes organic molecules and O2 and yields ATP

A

Aerobic respiration

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3
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In ____, a substance loses electrons

A

oxidation

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4
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In ____, a substance gains electrons

A

reduction

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5
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The electron donor is called the ____ agent

A

reducing

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6
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The electron receptor is called the ____ agent

A

Oxidizing

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7
Q

Passes electrons in a series of steps instead of one explosive reaction

A

The electron transport chain

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8
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The three steps of cellular respiration

A
  1. Glycolysis
  2. The citric acid cycle
  3. Oxidative phosphorolation
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9
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Bbreaks down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate

A

Glycolysis

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10
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The two phases of glycolysis

A
  • Energy investment phase
  • Energy payoff phase
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11
Q

Which produces more ATP?
Cellular respiration or fermentation?

A

Cellular respiration (32)

Fermentation (2)

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12
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Carry out fermentation or anaerobic respiration and cannot survive in the presence of O2

A

Obligate anaerobes

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