Cellular Aerobic Respiration lab 5
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What is produced when protons flow through the channel of ATP synthase?

  • Heat
  • Mechanical energy (correct)
  • Water
  • Carbon dioxide
  • How many ATP are approximately produced per glucose molecule during aerobic respiration?

  • 30-32 ATP
  • 24-26 ATP
  • 36-38 ATP (correct)
  • 40-42 ATP
  • What is a byproduct of aerobic respiration during the electron transport chain?

  • Condensed water (correct)
  • Hydrogen gas
  • Nitrogen gas
  • Glucose
  • Which substance is used to demonstrate the release of carbon dioxide during aerobic respiration?

    <p>Barium hydroxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total energy from glucose breakdown is captured as ATP?

    <p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of dehydrogenases in metabolic processes?

    <p>Transferring hydrogen atoms to electron acceptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of reaction is glucose breakdown considered?

    <p>Exergonic reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of barium carbonate indicate in the context of aerobic respiration?

    <p>Release of carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary product of glycolysis?

    <p>2 ATP molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does pyruvate oxidation occur in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Mitochondrial matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of aerobic respiration produces the most ATP?

    <p>Electron Transport Chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

    <p>Oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products is formed during the citric acid cycle for each glucose molecule?

    <p>2 ATP and 6 NADH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen?

    <p>Glycolysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ATP synthase play in cellular respiration?

    <p>Synthesizes ATP using a proton gradient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes glycolysis?

    <p>It is the first step of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of glycolysis in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Cytoplasm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant product of the pyruvate oxidation stage in aerobic respiration?

    <p>2 Acetyl-CoA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of aerobic respiration directly produces ATP?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the proton gradient created during the electron transport chain?

    <p>To synthesize ATP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

    <p>It acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced during glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

    <p>2 ATP and 2 NADH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary molecule generated during the citric acid cycle?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many molecules of water are formed in the process of aerobic respiration?

    <p>Approximately 34 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the flow of protons play in the functioning of ATP synthase?

    <p>It provides the energy needed for the conversion of ADP to ATP. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of aerobic respiration is water formed as a byproduct?

    <p>Electron transport chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that energy is lost as heat during aerobic respiration?

    <p>Exergonic reactions are involved in glucose breakdown. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the use of barium hydroxide in experiments related to aerobic respiration?

    <p>It indicates the release of carbon dioxide by forming a white precipitate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of heat as a byproduct indicate about the energetic efficiency of aerobic respiration?

    <p>It reveals the inefficiency in ATP production during glucose oxidation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of dehydrogenases in aerobic respiration?

    <p>They facilitate the transfer of hydrogen to an electron acceptor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many ATP molecules can be produced from one molecule of glucose in ideal conditions?

    <p>36-38 ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which byproduct is formed during aerobic respiration as a result of the electron transport chain?

    <p>Water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary substrate utilized in glycolysis?

    <p>Glucose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of aerobic respiration involves the conversion of acetyl-CoA into energy-rich molecules?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

    <p>It serves as the final electron acceptor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary location of the electron transport chain in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Inner mitochondrial membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process follows glycolysis when oxygen is available?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many molecules of carbon dioxide are released during pyruvate oxidation from one glucose molecule?

    <p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of cellular respiration is the majority of ATP produced?

    <p>Electron Transport Chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the protons during the electron transport chain?

    <p>They create a proton gradient across the membrane. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mainly initiates the mechanical energy production in ATP synthase?

    <p>Flowing protons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of barium hydroxide reacting with carbon dioxide?

    <p>Formation of a white precipitate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that only about 40% of energy from glucose breakdown is captured as ATP?

    <p>Heat loss during reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of aerobic respiration, what enzymatic activity do dehydrogenases primarily facilitate?

    <p>Transfer of hydrogen atoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of aerobic respiration is water primarily produced?

    <p>Electron transport chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the condensation of water after aerobic respiration occurs?

    <p>Formation of byproducts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that aerobic respiration is generating heat?

    <p>Energy transformations are occurring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key byproduct of aerobic respiration identified by the use of barium hydroxide in experiments?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Glycolysis

    The breakdown of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.

    Pyruvate Oxidation

    The conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA, releasing CO2.

    Citric Acid Cycle

    A series of reactions that produce energy-rich molecules, starting with acetyl-CoA.

    Electron Transport Chain

    A series of protein complexes that use electrons from NADH and FADH2 to create a proton gradient.

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    Oxidative Phosphorylation

    The process of ATP generation using the proton gradient formed in the electron transport chain.

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    ATP

    Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule used by cells for energy.

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    Mitochondria

    The organelle where aerobic respiration takes place.

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    Aerobic Respiration

    Cellular respiration that requires oxygen to generate ATP.

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    ATP Synthase

    An enzyme that uses the flow of protons to create ATP.

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    Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

    A series of proteins that transfer electrons, releasing energy to pump protons.

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    Dehydrogenase

    An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of hydrogen atoms.

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    CO2 Production

    Carbon dioxide is releases as a byproduct of aerobic respiration

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    Water Production

    Water is a byproduct of aerobic respiration produced during the ETC.

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    Proton Flow in ATP Synthase

    Protons (H+) move through a channel in ATP synthase, similar to water flowing through a water wheel.

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    Total ATP Yield

    Aerobic respiration produces approximately 36-38 ATP molecules per glucose molecule under optimal conditions in eukaryotic cells.

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    Water Condensation

    Water is formed as a byproduct of aerobic respiration during the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.

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    CO₂ Liberation

    Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is released during aerobic respiration. Barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) reacts with CO₂ to form a white precipitate (BaCO3), confirming its presence.

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    Heat Production

    Aerobic respiration releases heat as a byproduct due to energy transformations. Only about 40% of the energy from glucose is captured as ATP, the rest is lost as heat.

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    Dehydrogenase Activity

    Dehydrogenase enzymes catalyze oxidation reactions by transferring hydrogen atoms from glucose to an electron acceptor, such as NAD+.

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    What is the role of ATP synthase?

    ATP synthase is an enzyme that uses the flow of protons across a membrane to generate ATP. It acts as a molecular motor, converting proton potential energy into chemical energy.

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    What's the energy currency of cells?

    Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary molecule used by cells to power various functions.

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    Where does glycolysis occur?

    Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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    What's the product of glycolysis?

    Glycolysis breaks down glucose into two pyruvate molecules, producing a net gain of 2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.

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    What's the role of pyruvate oxidation?

    Each pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA, generating 2 CO2, 2 NADH, and 2 acetyl-CoA molecules.

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    What's the key molecule in the citric acid cycle?

    Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to start the citric acid cycle.

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    What's the main purpose of the electron transport chain?

    The ETC uses electrons from NADH and FADH₂ to create a proton gradient across the mitochondrial membrane, driving ATP synthesis.

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    What's the final electron acceptor in the ETC?

    Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

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    How is ATP produced in oxidative phosphorylation?

    The proton gradient created by the ETC drives the rotation of ATP synthase, producing ATP.

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    Cellular Respiration

    The metabolic process that converts energy from food into ATP, the energy currency of cells.

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    Proton Power

    The movement of protons through the ATP synthase channel, similar to water turning a water wheel, generates mechanical energy for ATP production.

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    ATP Synthase: The Energy Factory

    A protein complex that uses the mechanical energy from proton flow to generate ATP by adding a phosphate group to ADP.

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    Aerobic Respiration: Water Production

    During the electron transport chain, oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor and combines with hydrogen ions to form water, a byproduct of aerobic respiration.

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    CO₂ Release in Respiration

    Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is released as a byproduct of aerobic respiration, primarily during pyruvate oxidation and the citric acid cycle.

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    Heat Generation in Respiration

    Aerobic respiration generates heat as a byproduct due to the energy transformations involved in breaking down glucose and producing ATP.

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    Dehydrogenase: The Hydrogen Shuttle

    Dehydrogenase enzymes catalyze oxidation reactions by transferring hydrogen atoms from glucose to NAD+, a crucial step in breaking down glucose for energy.

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    What's the purpose of barium hydroxide?

    Barium hydroxide is used to detect the presence of CO₂ released during aerobic respiration. It forms a white precipitate (BaCO3) when it reacts with CO₂.

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    How efficient is aerobic respiration?

    Aerobic respiration is only about 40% efficient, with 60% of the energy released from glucose lost as heat.

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    Study Notes

    ATP Synthase and Proton Flow

    • Protons flowing through the channel of ATP synthase produce ATP. This process is known as oxidative phosphorylation.

    ATP Production during Aerobic Respiration

    • Approximately 38 ATP molecules are produced per glucose molecule during aerobic respiration.

    Byproduct of Aerobic Respiration

    • Water is a byproduct of aerobic respiration, specifically during the electron transport chain.

    Demonstrating Carbon Dioxide Release

    • Barium hydroxide is used to demonstrate the release of carbon dioxide during aerobic respiration. When carbon dioxide reacts with barium hydroxide, it forms barium carbonate, a white precipitate.

    Energy Capture Efficiency

    • Around 40% of the total energy from glucose breakdown is captured as ATP. The remaining energy is lost as heat.

    Role of Dehydrogenases

    • Dehydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen atoms from molecules. This process is crucial in metabolic processes, including aerobic respiration, as it helps transfer electrons for energy production.

    Glucose Breakdown

    • Glucose breakdown is considered a catabolic reaction, meaning it breaks down a larger molecule into smaller ones, releasing energy.

    Barium Carbonate Presence

    • The presence of barium carbonate indicates the release of carbon dioxide during aerobic respiration. This is confirmed by the formation of a white precipitate when barium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide.

    Glycolysis Product

    • Pyruvate is the primary product of glycolysis.

    Pyruvate Oxidation Location

    • Pyruvate oxidation occurs in the mitochondrial matrix of eukaryotic cells.

    ATP Production Stage

    • The electron transport chain produces the most ATP during aerobic respiration.

    Final Electron Acceptor

    • Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

    Citric Acid Cycle Product

    • 6 molecules of carbon dioxide are formed during the citric acid cycle for each glucose molecule.

    Oxygen-Independent Process

    • Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm and doesn't require oxygen.

    ATP Synthase Role

    • ATP synthase plays a crucial role in cellular respiration by utilizing the proton gradient created during the electron transport chain to synthesize ATP.

    Glycolysis Description

    • Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

    Glycolysis Location

    • Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell.

    Pyruvate Oxidation Product

    • Acetyl-CoA is a significant product of the pyruvate oxidation stage in aerobic respiration.

    Direct ATP Production

    • Substrate-level phosphorylation, which occurs during glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, directly produces ATP.

    Proton Gradient Function

    • The proton gradient created during the electron transport chain provides the energy for ATP synthase to generate ATP through chemiosmosis.

    Oxygen Role

    • Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration as it serves as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing the process to continue.

    Glycolysis Products

    • 2 molecules of pyruvate, 2 molecules of ATP, and 2 molecules of NADH are produced from one molecule of glucose during glycolysis.

    Citric Acid Cycle Product

    • Reduced electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) are the primary molecules generated during the citric acid cycle.

    Water Formation

    • 6 molecules of water are formed in the process of aerobic respiration.

    Proton Flow Function

    • The flow of protons through the channel of ATP synthase drives the synthesis of ATP.

    Water Formation Stage

    • Water is formed as a byproduct during the electron transport chain of aerobic respiration.

    Energy Loss as Heat

    • Energy is lost as heat during aerobic respiration primarily because of the inefficient conversion of energy, specifically during the electron transport chain.

    Barium Hydroxide Use

    • Barium hydroxide is used in experiments related to aerobic respiration to detect the presence of carbon dioxide. The reaction of carbon dioxide with barium hydroxide produces a white precipitate, barium carbonate, signifying carbon dioxide release during respiration.

    Heat as a Byproduct

    • The presence of heat as a byproduct indicates that aerobic respiration is not 100% efficient in converting energy from glucose into ATP. Some energy is lost as heat during various reactions.

    Dehydrogenase Function

    • One of the primary functions of dehydrogenases in aerobic respiration is to remove hydrogen atoms (electrons and protons) from molecules, helping to transfer electrons for energy production.

    ATP Production from Glucose

    • Approximately 38 ATP molecules can be produced from one molecule of glucose in ideal conditions.

    Electron Transport Chain Byproduct

    • Water is the byproduct formed during aerobic respiration as a result of the electron transport chain.

    Glycolysis Substrate

    • Glucose is the primary substrate utilized in glycolysis.

    Acetyl-CoA Conversion

    • The citric acid cycle involves the conversion of acetyl-CoA into energy-rich molecules.

    Oxygen Role in Respiration

    • Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing the process of ATP synthesis to proceed.

    Electron Transport Chain Location

    • The inner mitochondrial membrane is the primary location of the electron transport chain in eukaryotic cells.

    Process Following Glycolysis

    • Pyruvate oxidation is the process that follows glycolysis when oxygen is available.

    Carbon Dioxide Release

    • 2 molecules of carbon dioxide are released during pyruvate oxidation from one glucose molecule.

    ATP Production Stage

    • The majority of ATP is produced during the electron transport chain.

    Proton Movement

    • Protons are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner mitochondrial membrane into the intermembrane space during the electron transport chain.

    ATP Synthase Activation

    • The proton gradient created during the electron transport chain initiates the mechanical energy production in ATP synthase.

    Barium Hydroxide Reaction

    • The result of barium hydroxide reacting with carbon dioxide is the formation of a white precipitate called barium carbonate. This reaction is used to detect the presence of carbon dioxide.

    Energy Loss Reason

    • Only about 40% of the energy from glucose breakdown is captured as ATP because of energy losses during the transfer of electrons and protons in the electron transport chain, as well as other metabolic reactions.

    Dehydrogenase Activity

    • Dehydrogenases primarily facilitate redox reactions, where they remove electrons from molecules, contributing to the electron transport chain.

    Water Production Stage

    • Water is primarily produced during the electron transport chain of aerobic respiration.

    Water Condensation

    • Condensation of water after aerobic respiration occurs indicates that water has been produced as a result of the reaction.

    Heat Generation

    • Heat generation indicates that aerobic respiration is occurring, as some energy is lost as heat during the process.

    Byproduct Detection

    • Carbon dioxide, the key byproduct of aerobic respiration, is identified by the use of barium hydroxide in experiments, which forms a white precipitate (barium carbonate) in its presence.

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