U1: 7- Cellular Respiration Flashcards

1
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What name is given to the series of metabolic pathways that brings about the release of energy from a foodstuff and the regeneration of ATP?

A

Respiration

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2
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A molecule of ATP is composed of what two components?

A

Adenosine and three molecules of inorganic phosphate

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3
Q

When ATP breaks down what is formed?

A

ADP and Pi

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4
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What is released during the breaking of the terminal bond in ATP?

A

Energy

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5
Q

Name 3 processes in the body that require ATP.

A
  • muscle contraction
  • nerve impulses
  • protein synthesis
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6
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What name is given to the process by which phosphate is added to ADP?

A

Phosphorylation

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7
Q

Name the 3 stages in respiration.

A
  • glycolysis
  • citric acid cycle
  • electron transport chain
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8
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Name the two phases of glycolysis.

A

Energy investment phase and energy payoff phase

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9
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Where in the cell does glycolysis take place?

A

Cytoplasm

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10
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How many ATPs need to be invested in the energy investment phase of glycolysis?

A

2ATPs

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11
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How many ATPs are made during the energy payoff phase to give a net gain of 2ATPs?

A

4ATPs

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12
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What enzymes remove hydrogen ions and electrons from glucose?

A

Dehydrogenase enzymes

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13
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Name the coenzyme molecule that acts as a carrier of the hydrogen ions and electrons.

A

NAD

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14
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What does NAD become when H+ ions and electrons are picked up by it?

A

NADH

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15
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Where are all the H+ ions and electrons taken to by the NADH?

A

The electron transport chain

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16
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Is oxygen required for glycolysis?

17
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Under what conditions will the next stage, the citric acid cycle, take place?

A

Oxygen must be present

18
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What is the final product of glycolysis that passes to the citric acid cycle?

19
Q

Where does pyruvate diffuse into to take part in the citric acid cycle?

A

The central matrix of the mitochondria

20
Q

What does pyruvate combine with to form citrate in the citric acid cycle?

A

Oxaloacetate

21
Q

What do dehydrogenase enzymes do during the citric acid cycle?

A

Remove hydrogen ions and electrons

22
Q

What gas is released as a waste gas during the citric acid cycle?

A

Carbon dioxide

23
Q

What does citrate break down into during the citric acid cycle?

A

Oxaloacetate

24
Q

Name the carrier that transports the hydrogen ions and electrons to the 3rd stage of respiration.

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How many ATPs are made during the citric acid cycle?
1ATP
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What does the electron transport chain consist of?
A series of electron acceptors
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What is used to pump hydrogen ions across the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
Electrons
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There is enough energy released to drive the reaction between ADP and Pi how many times?
35
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Which enzyme is used to join ADP and Pi together during the electron transport chain?
ATP synthase
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What is the name of the final electron acceptor?
Oxygen
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Whenever hydrogen ions combine with oxygen during the electron transport chain what is formed?
Water
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Is oxygen needed for the electron transport chain?
Yes because it acts as the final electron acceptor
33
Name some energy requiring processes in the body.
* nerve impulses * protein synthesis * muscle contraction
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Why is it that at any given time the body has a fairly constant amount of ATP, some 50g, yet it is constantly being made?
It is being broken down just as fast as it is being made