Flashcards for Cellular Respiration

Front

Which biomolecules are responsible for breaking down food into glucose needed for cellular respiration?

Back

Enzymes

Front

Which biological process releases energy to the surroundings (is considered exothermic)?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

Why is cellular respiration important to Kai's body?

Back

Cellular respiration breaks down one molecule of glucose in the presence of oxygen to create 36 ATP. This is the best way our body receives energy.

Front

What are the reactants in cellular respiration?

Back

Oxygen and glucose

Front

Before the main process of cellular respiration begins in cells, which step must happen first?

Back

Glycolysis

Front

When oxygen is not readily available in cells during intense activity, what process occurs?

Back

Fermentation

Front

Scarlett is running a race and her muscles need energy. When her body uses ATP for energy, how is the energy released?

Back

Heat

Front

What are the products of cellular respiration when cells break down glucose for energy?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water

Front

Where does glycolysis, the first step in breaking down glucose, take place inside the cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?

Back

mitochondria