Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
define glycolysis
A
the breaking of the bonds in glycogen to release energy
2
Q
where does glycolysis occur
A
cytoplasm
3
Q
where does the link reaction occur
A
matrix of mitochondria
4
Q
where does the krebs cycles occur
A
matrix of mitochondria
5
Q
where does electron transfer chain occur
A
the membrane of the crista
6
Q
what does phosphorylation mean
A
the adding of an inorganic phosphate
7
Q
what does decarboxylation mean
A
the loss of a carboxyl group
8
Q
what respiration will occur if there is no oxygen
A
anaerobic
9
Q
can glycolysis continue if there is no oxygen
A
yes but it does need NAD
