Cellular Respiration

Chapter 9

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What is the purpose of the mitochondia's outer membrane? What is the structure of the inner membrane?
- separates reactions in mitochondia from the rest of the cell - highly folded and contains enzymes
What is the purpose of the mitochondia's inner membrane?
Surface where enzymes of C.R. catalyze reactions
What is the purpose of the mitochondria?
Breaks down glucose for energy
What is cellular respiration?
Series of catabolic reactions that break down complex molecules to CO2 & H2O & release energy
Cellular respiration is catalyzed by ______.
Enzymes
What are the raw materials of cellular respiration?
Oxygen and glucose
What is the purpose of cellular respiration?
- provides energy in controlled reactions (ATP) - Dispose of H+/e- produced during catabolism
What is the chemcal equation for Cellular Respiration?
C6H12O6 -----> 6CO2 + H2O + energy
How many calories per one molecule of glucose?
686
What is a Calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celcius
What are the phases of Cellular Respiration?
- Glycolysis - Krebs Cycle - Electron Transport System (ETS)
Glycolysis is ________ and does not require ______.
Anaerobic;oxygen
Where does glycolysis occur?
The cytoplasm of the cell
What is pyruvic acid?
3C
How many carbons are in glucose?
6