Topic 5- Stages of aerobic respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
breaking down a respiratory substrate (mainly glucose) in order to produce ATP using oxygen
2
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Where does glycolysis take place?
A
Cytoplasm
3
Q
Where does the link reaction takes place?
A
Matrix of the mitochondria
4
Q
Where does the Krebs cycle take place?
A
Matrix of the mitochondria
5
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Where does oxidative phosphorylation take place?
A
Inner membrane of the mitochrondia
6
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What is the function of glycolysis?
A
Phosphorylation and splitting of glucose
7
Q
What is the function of the link reaction?
A
Decarboxylation and dehydrogenation of pyruvate
8
Q
What is the function of the Krebs cycle?
A
Cyclical pathway with enzyme-controlled reactions
9
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What is the purpose of oxidative phosphorylation?
A
Production of ATP through oxidation of hydrogen atoms
