Cellular Respiration Overview

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What is the net gain of ATP from glycolysis?

  • 4 ATP
  • 0 ATP
  • 2 ATP (correct)
  • 6 ATP

Which of the following is the end product of glycolysis?

  • Acetyl-CoA
  • Pyruvate (correct)
  • Lactate
  • Glucose

What molecules carry electrons to the electron transport chain?

  • ATP and ADP
  • FADH2 and ADP
  • NADH and FADH2 (correct)
  • NADH and ATP

If oxygen is not available, what process does pyruvate undergo in the cytoplasm?

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What is the primary function of cellular respiration?

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Which phosphorylation process generates ATP during glycolysis?

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In which phase of cellular respiration is glucose initially broken down?

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What is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Which compound acts as an electron carrier in the process of cellular respiration?

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What happens to NADH during the Electron Transport Chain?

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What molecule is produced during glycolysis that is essential for fermentation?

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What gas is not produced during lactic acid fermentation?

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Why does dough rise when yeast ferments?

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Which type of fermentation results in the production of ethanol?

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What role does lactic acid play in the flavor of yogurt?

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What does lactic acid fermentation rely on during prolonged intense activity?

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What is a common symptom of lactic acid accumulation in muscles?

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Which of the following is a primary product of alcoholic fermentation?

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What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle?

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Where is the electron transport chain located in eukaryotic cells?

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Which phase of cellular respiration produces NADH and FADH2?

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What is the result of electron transfer along the electron transport chain?

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What type of phosphorylation occurs during the citric acid cycle?

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Which molecule donates electrons to the electron transport chain first?

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What does the concentration gradient of H+ ions across the membrane enable?

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Which statement is true regarding the electron transport chain in prokaryotes?

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What is the role of ATP synthase in the electron transport chain?

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How many ATP molecules can be produced from one pair of high-energy electrons in the electron transport chain?

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What happens to oxygen molecules at the end of the electron transport chain?

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What percentage of energy available in glucose is converted into ATP during cellular respiration?

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What occurs when oxygen is absent following glycolysis?

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What is produced as a result of fermentation?

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How is NADH recycled back during fermentation?

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What is the primary reason our bodies feel warmer after exercise?

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What is formed when H+ ions pass through ATP synthase?

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How many ATP molecules can be produced on average from each pair of high-energy electrons during the electron transport chain?

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What happens to the remaining 61% of energy from glucose in cellular respiration?

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What is the role of oxygen at the end of the electron transport chain?

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What process occurs if oxygen is not available following glycolysis?

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What is produced during fermentation to allow glycolysis to continue?

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What percentage of the energy available in glucose is converted to ATP during cellular respiration?

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What is the immediate product of the ATP synthase rotation driven by H+ ions?

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Flashcards

Cellular Respiration

Process cells use to harvest energy from food.

Cellular Respiration Equation

6O2 + C6H12O6 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

ATP

Energy currency of cells

Glycolysis

Glucose breakdown into pyruvate in cytoplasm, yields 2 ATP.

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Pyruvate

End product of Glycolysis, crucial for Krebs Cycle

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Citric Acid Cycle

Krebs Cycle, mitochondrial reactions, creates electron carriers.

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Electron Transport Chain

Uses electron carriers like NADH, creates proton gradient, generates most ATP.

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Oxidative Phosphorylation

Uses proton gradient to produce ATP from ADP.

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Mitochondria

Organelle where Krebs cycle & ETC occur.

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Fermentation

Metabolic process, no oxygen, produces ATP (small amount).

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Alcoholic Fermentation

Produces ethanol & CO2, used in bread-making.

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

Produces lactic acid, used during exercise.

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NADH

Electron carrier in cellular respiration, transfers energy.

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FADH2

Another electron carrier, important in ETC.

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Acetyl-CoA

Intermediate molecule linking pyruvate to the Krebs cycle.

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Cytoplasm

Location where glycolysis takes place.

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Cristae

Inner folds of the mitochondria that house the electron transport chain.

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Proton Gradient

Difference in proton concentration across the inner mitochondrial membrane, used to generate ATP.

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ATP Synthase

Enzyme that synthesizes ATP using the proton gradient.

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Glucose

Simple sugar, used as a primary energy source in respiration.

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ADP

Adenosine diphosphate, the low-energy form of ATP.

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Energy Currency

ATP is the primary energy molecule for all cellular activities.

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Study Notes

Cellular Respiration

  • Cellular respiration is the process cells use to harvest energy from food.
  • The equation for cellular respiration is: 6O2 + C6H12O6 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy.
  • The goal of cellular respiration is to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cells.

Three Phases of Cellular Respiration

  • Glycolysis: occurs in the cytoplasm, breaks down glucose, produces two molecules of pyruvate, and yields a net gain of two ATP.
  • Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle): occurs in the mitochondria, generates electron carriers like NADH and FADH2, and produces some ATP.
  • Electron Transport Chain: uses electron carriers to generate a proton gradient across the mitochondrial membrane, which is used to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

Glycolysis

  • Glycolysis starts with the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate, producing two molecules of pyruvate.
  • During this process, some hydrogen atoms and electrons are transferred to NAD+ to form NADH.
  • NADH is then used as an electron carrier in the electron transport chain.

Citric Acid Cycle

  • The citric acid cycle is a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions that occur in the mitochondrial matrix.
  • It starts with pyruvate being converted into acetyl-CoA, which then enters the cycle.
  • This cycle produces electron carriers NADH and FADH2, and some ATP.

Electron Transport Chain

  • The electron transport chain is located in the cristae of the mitochondria.
  • Electrons from NADH and FADH2 are passed along the ETC, which releases energy and pumps protons across the membrane.
  • This creates a concentration gradient of protons, which drives ATP synthesis as they flow back through ATP synthase.

Oxidative Phosphorylation

  • This is the process where the proton gradient established by the ETC is used to generate ATP.
  • Protons move back through ATP synthase, causing it to rotate and produce ATP from ADP.
  • This is the primary way ATP is made during cellular respiration.

Fermentation

  • Fermentation is a process that occurs in the absence of oxygen.
  • It uses glycolysis to produce some ATP but lacks the electron transport chain.
  • This results in the regeneration of NAD+ from NADH, which allows glycolysis to continue.

Types of Fermentation

  • Alcoholic fermentation: produces ethanol and carbon dioxide as byproducts, often used by yeast during bread making.
  • Lactic acid fermentation: produces lactic acid as a byproduct, used by muscle cells during intense exercise.

Important Notes

  • Cellular respiration produces around 36 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
  • The remaining energy not captured as ATP is released as heat.
  • For pyruvate to enter the Krebs cycle, oxygen is required. If oxygen is not present, the cell will undergo fermentation.
  • Lactic acid build-up is a common cause of muscle soreness during strenuous exercise.

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