Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Write the equation for cellular respiration?
A
C6H12O6+6O2-> 6CO2+6H2O
2
Q
What molecule starts glycolysis?
A
Glucose
3
Q
What are the 3 steps of cellular respiration, and where do they occur?
A
- Glycolysis (occurs in the cytoplasm)
- Krebs cycle (occurs in the matrix of the mitochondria)
- Electron transport chain (occurs in the membranes of the cristae of the mitochondria, inner membrane)
4
Q
How many ATP are produced by each step of cellular respiration?
A
- 2 ATP
- 2 ATP
- 32 ATP
Total 36 ATP
5
Q
What are the end products of the electron transport chain?
A
Water and ATP
6
Q
What is fermentation?
A
Converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol.
7
Q
What are the 2 types of fermentation?
A
Alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation
8
Q
What makes muscles sore?
A
Lactic acid fermentation
9
Q
How does ADP become ATP?
A
Energy is used to attach a phosphate group to ADP.
10
Q
What are the reactants of cellular respiration?
A
C6H12O6+6O2
11
Q
What are the products of cellular respiration?
A
6CO2+6H2O
