Biology Unit 3-Cellular Energetics

Front

What is the term for the net release of energy in a chemical reaction?

Back

Exergonic

Front

How many molecules of ATP are produced during fermentation?

Back

2

Front

What is the term for the net intake of energy in a chemical reaction?

Back

Endergonic

Front

In which part of the cell does fermentation occur?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What are processes that require oxygen called?

Back

Aerobic

Front

What are processes that do not require oxygen called?

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Anaerobic

Front

What is the main energy currency of the cell?

Back

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Front

What is the process called where glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen?

Back

Fermentation

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria in cellular energetics?

Back

ATP production through aerobic respiration

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.