topic 2- cellular respiration Flashcards
1
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cellular respiration
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a series of metabolic pathways that take place in all living cells
2
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glycolysis
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the breakdown of glucose to pyruvate
3
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phosphorylation
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an enzyme-catalysed chemical reaction that attaches a phosphate group to another molecule
4
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ATP
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is an immediate source of energy that can be used by cells
5
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electron transport chain
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a series of carrier proteins attached to the inner mitochondrial membrane
6
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respirometer
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a device used to measure the rate of respiration
