Cell Respiration

Front

What is the primary pathway for producing energy in the presence of oxygen?

Back

Aerobic respiration.

Front

Where does the electron transport chain (E.T.C.) occur in the cell?

Back

In the inner membrane of the mitochondria.

Front

What type of respiration occurs during prolonged, moderate exercise, such as swimming?

Back

Aerobic respiration.

Front

What does the term 'anaerobic' mean?

Back

Without oxygen.

Front

What type of respiration is primarily used during short, intense bursts of activity, like sprinting?

Back

Anaerobic respiration.

Front

What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

Back

Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Front

What is the main byproduct of aerobic respiration?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles?

Back

Lactic acid.

Front

What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

Back

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

Front

What is the energy currency of the cell produced during cellular respiration?

Back

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP).