Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is glycolysis
A
The breakdown of glucose to pyruvate
2
Q
What is the first stage of respiration
A
Glycolysis
3
Q
What is produced during aerobic respiration
A
Pyruvate breaks down into C02 AND WATER
4
Q
What happens in fermentation in animal cells
A
Breakdown of pyruvate to lactae which can be reversed
5
Q
What happens in fermentation in plant cells
A
Pyruvate breaks down into ethanol and c02
6
Q
How much ATP is produced during aerobic respiration
A
LOTS OF ATP
7
Q
How much atp is made during fermantion
A
NO ATP
8
Q
Where does fermentation take place
A
Cytoplasm
9
Q
How can energy be used up
A
Muscel cell contraction
Cell division
Protein synthesis
