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Which process produces water as a byproduct?

  • Anaerobic respiration
  • Electron transport chain (correct)
  • Fermentation
  • Glycolysis

What is the purpose of using barium hydroxide in demonstrating CO₂ release?

  • It enhances aerobic respiration
  • It forms a precipitate with CO₂ (correct)
  • It produces a color change with oxygen
  • It acts as an acid to neutralize CO₂

What percentage of energy from glucose breakdown is captured as ATP during aerobic respiration?

  • 100%
  • 20%
  • 60%
  • 40% (correct)

What type of enzyme is involved in transferring hydrogen atoms during aerobic respiration?

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What happens to methylene blue when it is used as a proton acceptor by yeast?

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What is the primary function of cellular aerobic respiration?

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Which product is formed during pyruvate oxidation?

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What is the main purpose of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?

<p>To create a proton gradient for ATP synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ATP molecules are produced during the Citric Acid Cycle for each glucose molecule?

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What role does oxygen play in aerobic respiration?

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What is the total ATP yield from one glucose molecule under ideal conditions in eukaryotic cells?

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

Which of the following processes is anaerobic?

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What role does heat play in aerobic respiration?

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What does the formation of barium carbonate (BaCO3) in the presence of barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) indicate?

<p>Presence of carbon dioxide released during aerobic respiration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the efficiency of glucose utilization in aerobic respiration?

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What is the primary role of dehydrogenases in aerobic respiration?

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What happens to methylene blue when it acts as a proton acceptor in yeast?

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What is the primary location of glycolysis within the cell?

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Which metabolic process occurs after glycolysis?

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What is the primary output of the Citric Acid Cycle for every glucose molecule processed?

<p>2 ATP, 6 NADH, and 4 CO₂ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxygen in the Electron Transport Chain?

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At which stage of aerobic respiration is carbon dioxide released?

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What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis?

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

Which stage of aerobic respiration does NOT require oxygen?

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

How many ATP molecules are typically synthesized through the Electron Transport Chain?

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Flashcards

Cellular Respiration

A metabolic process converting nutrient energy (like glucose) into ATP for cell functions.

Glycolysis Location

The cytoplasm of the cell

Glycolysis Product

2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.

Pyruvate Oxidation Location

Mitochondrial matrix

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Pyruvate Oxidation Product

2 CO₂, 2 NADH, and 2 acetyl-CoA

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Krebs Cycle Product

2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH₂, and 4 CO₂ per glucose molecule

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Electron Transport Chain (ETC) Location

Inner mitochondrial membrane

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ETC and Oxidative Phosphorylation Product

Approximately 32-34 ATP molecules and water.

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Aerobic Respiration Water Formation

Water is produced as a byproduct during the final stage of aerobic respiration, the electron transport chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation.

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Aerobic Respiration CO2 Release

Aerobic respiration releases carbon dioxide (CO2) during the metabolic breakdown process.

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Aerobic Respiration Heat Production

Aerobic respiration produces heat as a consequence of incomplete energy transfer during the breakdown of glucose.

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Dehydrogenase Enzyme Function

Dehydrogenases catalyze oxidation reactions. This means they transfer hydrogen atoms to electron acceptors like NAD+ during glucose breakdown.

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Barium Hydroxide CO2 Detection

Barium hydroxide reacts with CO2 to form a white precipitate (BaCO3). This reaction is used as a lab test to detect the release of CO2 during respiration.

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What happens to hydrogen atoms in dehydrogenase activity?

Dehydrogenases remove hydrogen atoms from glucose and transfer them to an electron acceptor like NAD+

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How does barium hydroxide demonstrate CO₂ release?

Barium hydroxide reacts with CO₂ to form a visible white precipitate (BaCO3), proving the presence of CO₂.

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What byproduct is formed during the ETC?

The electron transport chain (ETC) produces water as a byproduct during oxidative phosphorylation.

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Why does aerobic respiration generate heat?

During glucose breakdown, not all the energy is captured as ATP, some is released as heat.

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What is the role of methylene blue in yeast respiration?

Methylene blue can act as an alternative electron acceptor for yeast, turning colorless when reduced.

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What's the primary function of cellular respiration?

Cellular respiration breaks down nutrients (like glucose) to produce ATP, the cell's energy currency.

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Where does glycolysis take place?

Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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Pyruvate Oxidation: Where does it happen?

Pyruvate oxidation takes place in the mitochondrial matrix.

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What key molecule is produced during pyruvate oxidation?

Acetyl-CoA is formed, which will enter the Krebs cycle.

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Krebs Cycle: What's its main goal?

The Krebs cycle generates energy carriers (NADH, FADH₂) and releases CO₂.

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Electron Transport Chain (ETC): Where does it occur?

The ETC takes place in the inner mitochondrial membrane.

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What's the role of oxygen in ETC?

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor, forming water as a byproduct.

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

ATP is the primary energy currency of the cell, produced through cellular respiration.

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Study Notes

Cellular Aerobic Respiration

  • Aerobic respiration is a metabolic process where cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients (like glucose) into adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
  • This process requires oxygen and occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.
  • Aerobic respiration is vital for producing the majority of ATP organisms need to survive.

Stages of Aerobic Respiration

1. Glycolysis

  • Location: Cytoplasm of the cell.
  • Process: Glucose (a six-carbon molecule) breaks down into two pyruvate molecules (three carbons each).
  • Products: 2 ATP (net), 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.
  • Oxygen Requirement: Anaerobic (doesn't require oxygen).
  • Glycolysis is the initial step for both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

2. Pyruvate Oxidation

  • Location: Mitochondrial matrix (in eukaryotes).
  • Process: Each pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA, releasing one carbon dioxide molecule per pyruvate.
  • Products: 2 CO₂, 2 NADH, and 2 acetyl-CoA (one from each pyruvate).
  • Oxygen Requirement: Aerobic (requires oxygen).

3. Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle)

  • Location: Mitochondrial matrix.
  • Process: Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate, undergoing reactions to produce energy-rich molecules.
  • Products: 2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH₂, and 4 CO₂ (for every glucose molecule).
  • Oxygen Requirement: Aerobic (requires oxygen).

4. Electron Transport Chain (ETC) and Oxidative Phosphorylation

  • Location: Inner mitochondrial membrane.
  • Process: Electrons from NADH and FADH₂ pass through protein complexes, releasing energy used to pump protons across the membrane, creating a proton gradient for ATP synthesis.
  • Products: Around 32-34 ATP molecules and water (from oxygen accepting electrons and protons).
  • Oxygen Requirement: Requires oxygen as the final electron acceptor.

Summary of ATP Yield

  • Total ATP Production: Approximately 36-38 ATP per glucose molecule under ideal conditions in eukaryotic cells.

Practical Part

1. Water Condensation by Aerobic Respiration

  • Water is a byproduct of aerobic respiration, produced during the electron transport chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation.
  • Observing condensed water on a cold surface indicates water is being released.

2. CO₂ Liberation by Aerobic Respiration

  • Barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) reacts with carbon dioxide (CO₂) to form a white precipitate (BaCO₃) and water.
  • The presence of this precipitate verifies the presence of CO₂ released during aerobic respiration.

3. Heat Produced by Aerobic Respiration

  • Heat is a byproduct of energy transformations during glucose breakdown and ATP formation.
  • Glucose breakdown is an exergonic reaction releasing energy, only partially captured as ATP (about 40% of the total energy).

4. Dehydrogenase Activity

  • Dehydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions, typically transferring hydrogen atoms from glucose to an electron acceptor (like NAD⁺).
  • Using methylene blue as a proton acceptor, a color change (from blue to colorless) indicates a successful dehydrogenase-catalyzed reaction.

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