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What is the primary function of fermentation in cells?
What is the primary function of fermentation in cells?
Which of the following statements about lactic acid fermentation is true?
Which of the following statements about lactic acid fermentation is true?
What happens to NADH during fermentation?
What happens to NADH during fermentation?
Which type of fermentation results in ethanol and carbon dioxide production?
Which type of fermentation results in ethanol and carbon dioxide production?
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What is a common result of lactic acid buildup in muscles?
What is a common result of lactic acid buildup in muscles?
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How long can lactic acid fermentation supply energy during intense activity?
How long can lactic acid fermentation supply energy during intense activity?
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In which type of cells does lactic acid fermentation primarily occur?
In which type of cells does lactic acid fermentation primarily occur?
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Why do you breathe heavily after intense exercise?
Why do you breathe heavily after intense exercise?
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What is produced during glycolysis?
What is produced during glycolysis?
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Which molecule does coenzyme A bond with before the Krebs cycle?
Which molecule does coenzyme A bond with before the Krebs cycle?
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What is the main role of NADH in cellular respiration?
What is the main role of NADH in cellular respiration?
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How many ATP molecules can potentially be produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
How many ATP molecules can potentially be produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
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What happens during the Krebs cycle after citric acid is formed?
What happens during the Krebs cycle after citric acid is formed?
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Which process directly uses NADH and FADH2 to create ATP?
Which process directly uses NADH and FADH2 to create ATP?
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Which stage of cellular respiration occurs after glycolysis?
Which stage of cellular respiration occurs after glycolysis?
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What is created when high-energy electrons enter the electron transport chain?
What is created when high-energy electrons enter the electron transport chain?
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What is the primary outcome of glycolysis regarding ATP production?
What is the primary outcome of glycolysis regarding ATP production?
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Which process directly provides the Krebs cycle with the necessary energy for ATP production?
Which process directly provides the Krebs cycle with the necessary energy for ATP production?
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What role do hydrogen ions play in the electron transport chain?
What role do hydrogen ions play in the electron transport chain?
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Where does the Krebs cycle primarily occur within the cell?
Where does the Krebs cycle primarily occur within the cell?
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Which of the following correctly describes the effect of the Krebs cycle on ATP production?
Which of the following correctly describes the effect of the Krebs cycle on ATP production?
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How many membranes must a pyruvate molecule cross to enter the mitochondrion?
How many membranes must a pyruvate molecule cross to enter the mitochondrion?
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What is the waste product released when oxygen picks up electrons and hydrogen ions?
What is the waste product released when oxygen picks up electrons and hydrogen ions?
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What initiates the Krebs cycle process?
What initiates the Krebs cycle process?
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Study Notes
Overview of Fermentation
- Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows glycolysis to continue and produce ATP in the absence of oxygen.
- It does not directly produce ATP but recycles NAD+ for glycolysis to proceed.
Types of Fermentation
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Lactic Acid Fermentation
- Occurs in muscle cells during intense activity.
- Glycolysis converts glucose into two pyruvate molecules.
- NADH donates electrons to pyruvate, converting it into lactic acid.
- NADH is oxidized back to NAD+, allowing glycolysis to continue.
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Alcoholic Fermentation
- Also initiated by glycolysis splitting glucose.
- Pyruvate is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide using energy from NADH.
- NADH is similarly recycled to NAD+ to sustain glycolysis.
Energy and Exercise
- Cells store limited ATP, sufficient only for a few seconds of high-intensity activity.
- Lactic acid fermentation can supply energy for approximately 90 seconds.
- Accumulation of lactic acid in muscles leads to discomfort and a burning sensation.
- The only way to eliminate lactic acid is through a chemical process requiring oxygen, which explains heavy breathing post-exercise.
Importance of Fermentation
- Products of fermentation play significant roles in various biological processes.
- Alcoholic fermentation is performed by yeasts and is essential in food production, contributing to baking and brewing industries.
Glycolysis
- Initial stage of cellular respiration requiring two ATP to split glucose.
- Produces four ATP, yielding a net gain of two ATP.
- Generates two molecules of NADH, a vital coenzyme for metabolic processes.
- Results in the production of two pyruvate molecules.
Krebs Cycle
- Begins with the breakdown of pyruvate, releasing carbon dioxide.
- Involves coenzyme A (CoA) bonding to a two-carbon molecule to form acetyl-CoA.
- Produces NADH and FADH2, which are crucial for energy transfer.
- Forms citric acid from a six-carbon molecule, which is subsequently broken down, releasing carbon dioxide and generating ATP and NADH.
- Energy-carrying molecules produced are vital for ATP synthesis in the electron transport chain.
Electron Transport Chain
- Second main stage of cellular respiration utilizing NADH and FADH2 to create ATP.
- High-energy electrons are transported across the inner mitochondrial membrane, powering the process.
- Hydrogen ions are moved across the membrane, eventually flowing through ATP synthase.
- Can produce up to 38 ATP per glucose molecule.
- Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor, forming water as a waste product.
Interconnections
- Glycolysis and the Krebs cycle directly produce equivalent ATP quantities.
- Krebs cycle indirectly contributes to higher ATP production through NADH and FADH2 guidance to the electron transport chain.
- Pyruvate serves as the starting point for the Krebs cycle, forming acetyl-CoA upon breakdown.
- The Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix, with pyruvate crossing two membranes to enter.
- The electron transport chain's operation relies on the energy produced in the Krebs cycle.
Hydrogen Ions in Electron Transport Chain
- Essential for ATP generation, hydrogen ions are pumped against their gradient using energy from electrons extracted from NADH and FADH2.
- Hydrogen ions accumulate inside the inner mitochondrial membrane, facilitating ATP synthesis as they flow through ATP synthase.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of fermentation, distinguishing between lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation processes. It also examines the role of fermentation in energy production during high-intensity exercise and its implications for muscle performance.
