Respiration Flashcards

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What is the word equation for respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen ➡️ CO2 + Water + Energy

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What are uses of energy in cells?

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-Muscle Contraction
-Cell Division
-Protein Synthesis
-Transmission of Nerve Impulses

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What is used to create ATP

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The chemical energy in glucose

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What is the equation for the build up/ break down of ATP?

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ATP ↔️ ADP + Pi
(Energy is released and required)

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Describe the first stage of Aerobic Respiration

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-Occurs in the Cytoplam
-Glucose is broken down into 2x pyruvate
-Enough energy is made to produce 2 ATP
-No oxygen is required

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Describe the second stage of Aerobic Respiration

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-Occurs in the Mitochondria
-Oxygen is REQUIRED!
-The 2x pyruvate and oxygen are broken down into CO2 and water
-Enough energy is made to produce lots of ATP

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What are the products of fermentation in an animal cell?

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2x pyruvate (converts into lactate), 2 ATP

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Explain how fermentation is reversible in animal cells

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What are the products of fermentation in plant and yeast cells?

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2x pyruvate, CO2 and ethanol

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Explain how fermentation is irreversible in plant and yeast cells

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