Cellular Respiration HW

Front

The energy stored in glucose is transferred to _____________.

Back

A molecule known as ATP.

Front

Which type of respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen?

Back

Aerobic.

Front

Lactic acid fermentation occurs in your muscles after a workout because your cells are struggling to get _____________.

Back

Oxygen.

Front

In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration similar?

Back

Both processes transfer energy from one form to another.

Front

What is the name of the 1st step of cellular respiration?

Back

Glycolysis.

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To convert glucose into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

Back

Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain (ETC).

Front

What is produced during glycolysis?

Back

2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.

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 difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.