Unit 1 list 2 Voc cell energy cellular respiration

Question 1

Define Mitocondrial Matrix

Answer 1

The inner space surrounded by the mitochondrial inner membrane

Question 2

Define Aerobic respiraton

Answer 2

A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars).

Question 3

Define Fermentation

Answer 3

Chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.

Question 4

Define NAD+

Answer 4

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Question 5

Define Glyclosyis

Answer 5

Glycolysis is a central metabolic pathway that is used by all cells for the oxidation of glucose to generate energy in the form of ATP.

Question 6

Define Alcoholic Respirtation

Answer 6

A process of cellular energy production without the use of oxygen

Question 7

Define NAPH

Answer 7

A catabolic reaction

Question 8

Define cellular respiration

Answer 8

Cellular respiration is the process by which biological fuels are oxidized in the presence of an inorganic electron acceptor.

Question 9

Define anaerobic respiration

Answer 9

Anaerobic respiration is respiration using electron acceptors other than molecular oxygen.

Question 10

Define krebs cycle

Answer 10

A series of enzyme catalyzed reactions that reduce the acetyl portion of acetyl coenzyme A in the mitochondrial matrix.

Question 11

Define pyruvic acid

Answer 11

An acid that is formed from carbohydrates during the process of glycolysis .

Question 12

Define Atp

Answer 12

Adenosine triphosphate

Question 12

Define citric acid

Answer 12

Found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes.

Question 13

Define Adp

Answer 13

Adenosine diphosphate