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What is the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis responsible for?
Which of the following is NOT a site of gas exchange?
What is the byproduct of aerobic respiration?
What is the function of the trachea in the human respiratory system?
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What is the term for the movement of gases from high concentration to low concentration?
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What is the purpose of the alveoli in the human respiratory system?
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What is the term for the process of inhaling and exhaling air?
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What is the result of anaerobic respiration?
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What is the purpose of the diaphragm in the breathing mechanism?
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What is the term for the process by which cells generate energy from glucose?
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Study Notes
Cellular Respiration
- Definition: The process by which cells generate energy from glucose, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts
- Types:
- Aerobic Respiration: Occurs in the presence of oxygen, produces ATP and water
- Anaerobic Respiration: Occurs in the absence of oxygen, produces lactic acid or ethanol
- Stages:
- Glycolysis: Breakdown of glucose into pyruvate
- Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle): Conversion of pyruvate into ATP, NADH, and FADH2
- Electron Transport Chain: Generation of ATP from NADH and FADH2
Photosynthesis
- Definition: The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy
- Equation: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6 O2
- Importance: Produces oxygen and organic compounds for the food chain
- Light-Dependent Reactions: Convert light energy into ATP and NADPH
- Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle): Fix CO2 into glucose using ATP and NADPH
Exchange of Gases
- Definition: The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and an organism
- Mechanisms:
- Diffusion: Movement of gases from high concentration to low concentration
- Active Transport: Movement of gases against concentration gradient using energy
- Sites of Gas Exchange:
- Lungs (human)
- Gills (fish)
- Skin (amphibians)
- Leaves (plants)
Human Respiratory System
- Components:
- Nose and Mouth: Air enters and is filtered
- Trachea: Air passes through and divides into bronchi
- Bronchi: Air passes through and divides into bronchioles
- Alveoli: Gas exchange occurs between air and blood
- Functions:
- Inhaling oxygen
- Exhaling carbon dioxide
- Regulating pH levels
Breathing Mechanism
- Definition: The process of inhaling and exhaling air
- Steps:
- Inspiration: Diaphragm contracts, chest cavity expands, air enters lungs
- Expiration: Diaphragm relaxes, chest cavity decreases, air exits lungs
- Muscles involved:
- Diaphragm: Primary muscle of inspiration
- Intercostal muscles: Assist in inspiration and expiration
- Accessory muscles: Used during forced breathing (e.g., neck, back, and abdominal muscles)
Cellular Respiration
- Cellular respiration generates energy from glucose, producing CO2 and H2O as byproducts
- There are two types of cellular respiration: aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen)
- Aerobic respiration produces ATP and water, while anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid or ethanol
- The three stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and electron transport chain
- Glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate
- Citric acid cycle converts pyruvate into ATP, NADH, and FADH2
- Electron transport chain generates ATP from NADH and FADH2
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy in plants, algae, and some bacteria
- The equation for photosynthesis is 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6 O2
- Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds for the food chain
- Light-dependent reactions convert light energy into ATP and NADPH
- Light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) fix CO2 into glucose using ATP and NADPH
Exchange of Gases
- Exchange of gases involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and an organism
- Gases move through diffusion (from high to low concentration) and active transport (against concentration gradient using energy)
- Sites of gas exchange include lungs (humans), gills (fish), skin (amphibians), and leaves (plants)
Human Respiratory System
- The human respiratory system consists of nose and mouth (air enters and is filtered), trachea (air passes through and divides into bronchi), bronchi (air passes through and divides into bronchioles), and alveoli (gas exchange occurs between air and blood)
- The functions of the human respiratory system include inhaling oxygen, exhaling carbon dioxide, and regulating pH levels
Breathing Mechanism
- Breathing mechanism involves the process of inhaling and exhaling air
- Inspiration occurs when the diaphragm contracts, chest cavity expands, and air enters lungs
- Expiration occurs when the diaphragm relaxes, chest cavity decreases, and air exits lungs
- Muscles involved in breathing include diaphragm (primary muscle of inspiration), intercostal muscles (assist in inspiration and expiration), and accessory muscles (used during forced breathing)
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Test your knowledge on the process of cellular respiration, including its definition, types, and stages. From glycolysis to the electron transport chain, see how well you understand how cells generate energy.
