Metabolic Pathways – Respiration

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What type of cell respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?

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Fermentation

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What does the 'TP' in ATP stand for?

Back

Tri (3) phosphates

Front

What gas is released during the Krebs cycle?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the overall chemical processes that occur within an organism called?

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Metabolism

Front

What is the primary function of ATP in living organisms?

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Provides energy for cells.

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What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

Front

What are the end products of fermentation in yeast?

Back

Ethanol and Carbon Dioxide.

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What is glycolysis?

Back

The process of breaking down glucose to produce ATP, occurring in the cytoplasm.

Front

What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?

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NAD+ acts as an electron carrier, facilitating the transfer of electrons during metabolic reactions.

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What is the significance of the electron transport chain in respiration?

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It generates a large amount of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.