Topic 2.8: Cell Respiration Flashcards
1
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What is cell respiration
A
the controlled release of energy from organic compounds to produce ATP
2
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What is the main organic compound used in this process
A
glucose, although lipids and proteins can be digested
3
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What are the two types of cell respiration
A
Anaerobic and Aerobic respiration
4
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What is anaerobic respiration
A
the partial breakdown of glucose in the cytosol for a small yield of ATP
5
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What is aerobic respiration
A
utilizes oxygen to completely break down glucose in the mitochondria for a larger ATP yield
6
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What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
A
a high energy molecule that functions as an immediate source of power for cell processes
