Plant Respiration and Bioenergetics
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What does the succinyl-coA synthetase step produce in the Krebs Cycle of plant aerobic respiration?

  • ADP
  • GTP
  • ATP (correct)
  • NADH

    • What unique feature allows plant mitochondria to operate an alternative pathway for metabolism of PEP?

  • Presence of succinyl-coA synthetase
  • Significant NAD+-malic enzyme activity (correct)
  • High levels of GTP
  • Rotenone-sensitive NADH dehydrogenase

    • What is the main external feature of the dehydrogenase in the Electron Transport System of plants?

  • It oxidizes cystolic NADPH (correct)
  • It faces the mitochondrial matrix
  • It oxidizes pyruvate
  • It produces ATP from NADH

    • Which of the following statements regarding the inhibition of aerobic respiration in plants is correct?

    <p>It is strongly inhibited by certain agents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many molecules of NADH are produced during glycolysis from one molecule of hexose in plant respiration?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism is responsible for ATP formation during oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>Controlled movement of H+ ions through ATP synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do reduced coenzymes like FADH2 or NADH play in oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>They provide high-energy electrons that drive electron transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ATP-synthesizing enzyme during chemiosmotic phosphorylation?

    <p>To utilize the energy from electron transport to phosphorylate ADP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the chemiosmotic theory explain the formation of ATP?

    <p>It states that a proton concentration difference drives ATP synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds are known to inhibit oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>Oligomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to electrons as they move through the electron transport chain?

    <p>They result in the pumping of H+ ions across the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of uncoupling agents like dinitrophenol on oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>They prevent the formation of a proton gradient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is substrate-level phosphorylation?

    <p>ATP production driven by the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of proteins encoded in the chloroplasts?

    <p>More than 95% are nuclear-encoded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process directly requires molecular oxygen for normal plant metabolism?

    <p>Aerobic respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the oxidation of hexose in aerobic respiration?

    <p>Controlled series of reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of proteins in chloroplasts are encoded by the chloroplast genome?

    <p>About 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main roles of plant respiration?

    <p>Converts energy to metabolically useful forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do higher plants oxidize photoassimilates?

    <p>To obtain energy and carbon for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes aerobic respiration in higher plants?

    <p>It involves the oxidation of organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the oxidation of hexose, what is a significant outcome?

    <p>Energy is released in a controlled manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does substrate starvation have on respiration in plants?

    <p>Leads to the utilization of proteins and fats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Q10 value in most plants when temperatures exceed 30°C?

    <p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does increased temperature lead to in respiration rates, according to the content?

    <p>Decreased rates due to enzyme denaturation if prolonged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a lowering of aerobic respiration in plants on flooded soils?

    <p>Decreased O2 penetration and hypoxia/anoxia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during sundown in relation to photosynthates in plant leaves?

    <p>Accumulation of high sugar levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the alternative pathway in plant respiration?

    <p>Synthesizes ATP when the cytochrome pathway is saturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants is known for utilizing the alternative pathway during its floral development?

    <p>Skunk cabbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substrate is primarily used in the pentose phosphate pathway for the production of nucleic acids?

    <p>Ribose-5-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What byproduct results from the pentose phosphate pathway besides NADPH?

    <p>Erythrose-4-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary trigger for the activation of the alternative pathway?

    <p>Sufficient carbohydrates availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the pentose phosphate pathway?

    <p>Degrading glucose for ATP production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does temperature have on plant respiration?

    <p>Varies with the type and age of the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the alternative pathway contribute to thermogenesis in plants?

    <p>By converting energy to heat instead of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does NADP+ function differently in the pentose phosphate pathway compared to other pathways?

    <p>Serves as an electron acceptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during a respiratory crisis in the tissues of plants like skunk cabbage?

    <p>Surge in oxygen consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT produced in the pentose phosphate pathway?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can trigger the use of the alternative pathway in plants?

    <p>High levels of carbohydrates exceeding metabolic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how temperature affects plant respiration?

    <p>Respiration rate is dependent on temperature and plant type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the bulk of heat generated by certain pathways in plants?

    <p>It aids in pollination processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plant Respiration

    • Plants are aerobic organisms and need oxygen for respiration.
    • They use glucose to produce ATP through a controlled oxidation process in a series of smaller steps.
    • Chemiosmotic phosphorylation, explains how pH gradient drives the formation of ATP.
    • Oxidative phosphorylation is the process when ATP formation is driven by the energy released from electrons removed during substrate oxidation.
    • There is an alternative pathway for the reduction of oxygen, leading to cyanide-resistant respiration.
    • Plant mitochondria have unique features including:
      • a succinyl-coA synthetase step producing ATP instead of GTP.
      • a significant NAD+-malic enzyme activity for alternative metabolism of phosphoenolpyruvate.
      • an external dehydogenase that oxidizes cystolic NADPH.
      • a rotenone-insensitive NADH dehydrogenase.

    Bioenergetics of Respiration

    • For every glucose molecule, glycolysis produces 2 NADH.
    • The alternative pathway oxidase (AOX) is a homodimer spanning the inner mitochondrial membrane.
    • It functions as a ubiquinone O2 oxidoreductase, accepting electrons from the UQ-pool and transferring them directly to oxygen.
    • The energy that would have been conserved as ATP is converted to heat instead.

    Skunk Cabbage

    • Tissues of the spadix in skunk cabbage experience a surge in oxygen consumption, called respiratory crisis, causing a higher temperature.
    • This volatizes amines that attract insect pollinators.
    • The alternative pathway is generally not active, but becomes active when the cytochrome pathway is saturated, and the supply of carbohydrates increases.

    Pentose Phosphate Pathway

    • Also known as the hexose monophosphate shunt, oxidative pentose phosphate pathway, and phosphogluconate pathway.
    • The electron acceptor is NADP+ rather than NAD+.
    • The pathway's products include: NADPH, erythrose-4-phosphate, and ribose-5-phosphate.
    • NADPH is used for fatty acid biosynthesis.
    • Erythrose-4-phosphate is used for the production of phenolic compounds like anthocyanins and lignins.
    • Ribose-5-phosphate is used in nucleotides, RNA, and DNA.

    Factors Affecting Respiration

    • Substrate availability: Plants deficient in sugars or low substrate have low respiration rates.
    • Oxygen availability: Variations in oxygen content are generally small enough to not influence respiration. Oxygen penetration is generally sufficient to maintain normal respiration levels in mitochondria.
    • Temperature:
      • Respiration is temperature dependent.
      • The temperature coefficient (Q10) describes the effect of temperature.
      • Decreasing oxygen can minimize aerobic respiration without stimulating anaerobic respiration.
      • Pasteur effect describes the effect of oxygen on respiration during storage.
      • The rate of respiration decreases at high temperatures due to enzyme denaturation.

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