Respiration Flashcards
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What is the process of respiration?
The process of converting glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)
True or False: Respiration occurs only in the presence of oxygen.
False
What type of respiration occurs when oxygen is absent?
Anaerobic respiration
Fill in the blank: The primary energy currency of cells is _____
ATP
What is the role of mitochondria in respiration?
Mitochondria are the sites of aerobic respiration and ATP production.
What by-product is produced during anaerobic respiration in yeast?
Ethanol and carbon dioxide
What process do muscle cells undergo when oxygen is low?
Lactic acid fermentation
What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration.
False
In which part of the cell does glycolysis occur?
In the cytoplasm
What is glycolysis?
The breakdown of glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.
True or False: Lactic acid is a by-product of anaerobic respiration in animals.
True
What is fermentation?
A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.
What is the main purpose of respiration?
To produce ATP, which provides energy for cellular processes.
Which organism is commonly used in fermentation experiments?
Yeast
What are the two main types of fermentation?
Alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation
True or False: Respiration and breathing are the same process.
False
What is the overall efficiency of aerobic respiration in terms of ATP produced?
Approximately 36 to 38 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
What is the significance of the ATP/ADP cycle?
It allows cells to store and release energy as needed.
Fill in the blank: The energy released during respiration is used for _____
biological processes.
What role do enzymes play in respiration?
Enzymes catalyze the biochemical reactions involved in respiration.
True or False: All living organisms perform respiration.
True
What is the main substrate used in cellular respiration?
Glucose