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Cellular respiration - easy
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
05/18/2008

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Term
2 types of chemoheterotrophs
Definition

saprophytes

 

parasites 

Term
Saprophytes
Definition
utilize dead organic matter (decomposers)
Term
parasites
Definition
obtain nutrients from living host
Term
Main function of cellular respiration
Definition
provide energy for ATP synthesis
Term
Differences b/w Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration
Definition

aerobic - requires O2, oxygen is the final electron acceptor

 

anaerobic - does not require O2, an inorganic molecule is the final electron acceptor

Term
3 steps of aerobic respiration
Definition

1. glycolysis

2. Krebs cycle / Citric Acid cycle

3. Electron Transport Chain (ETC) 

Term
Definiton of glycolysis
Definition
splitting of glucose
Term
True or false: glycolysis yields a large amount of ATP
Definition
false; glycolysis yields a small amount of ATP
Term
Does glycolysis require oxygen?
Definition
No
Term
True or false: All organisms undergo glycolysis
Definition
True
Term
What are the prepratory steps for the Krebs cycle?
Definition

Pyruvate reacts with coenzyme A, and forms:

acetyl CoA, CO2, and NADH 

Term
True or false: Krebs cycle yields a small amount of ATP
Definition
True
Term
Input of Krebs Cycle
Definition
Acetyl CoA
Term
Products of Krebs cycle (4)
Definition
CO2, NADH, FADH2, ATP
Term
Where does the ETC take place in eukaryotes?
Definition
cristae of mitochondria
Term
Where does the ETC take place in prokaryotes?
Definition
plasma membranes
Term
Inputs of ETC
Definition
NADH and FADH2
Term
Product of ETC
Definition
H2O
Term
How many total ATP molecules can we make from 1 molecule of glucose via glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and ETC?
Definition
38
Term
What type of oxygen requirement will use denitrification when O2 is unavailable?
Definition
facultative anaerobes
Term
What are the products if nitrate is the electron acceptor?
Definition

NO2-, N2 + H2O

 

Nitrite, nitrogen gas, and water 

Term
What type of environment is methanogens found in?
Definition
anaerobic environments with CO2 and H2
Term
In methanogens, 5% of CO2 or carbonate ions that are taken up is used to do what?
Definition
synthesize organic molecules
Term
In methanogens, 95% of CO2 is converted to what?
Definition
methane gas
Term
If CO3- is the final electron acceptor, what are its products?
Definition
CH4 (methane) and water
Term
In sulfate reduction, what is the final electron acceptor?
Definition
Sulfate
Term
What are the products of sulfate reduction?
Definition
hydrogen sulfide and water
Term
What organisms undergo alcohol fermentation?
Definition
protozoa, fungi, algae, bacteria (P-FAB)
Term
Input of alcohol fermentation
Definition
 pyruvate
Term
products of alcohol fermentation
Definition
ethyl alcohol and CO2
Term
Input of lactic acid fermentation
Definition
pyruvate
Term
product of lactic acid fermentation
Definition
lactic acid
Term
organisms that undergo lactic acid fermentation
Definition

bacteria, protozoa, algae, water molds,

skeletal muscle cells of animals

(B-PAW Muscles) 

Term
Lactic acid fermentation can produce what (industrial)?
Definition
food products such as yogurt, cheese
Term
Why do skeletal muscle cells undergo lactic acid fermentation?
Definition
the cells run out of oxygen
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