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Cellular Respiration

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Cellular Respiration
The process that releases energy (ATP) by breaking down glucose. (converts food molecules (glucose) into a form usable (ATP) by the organism)
Alcoholic Fermentation
Type of anaerobic respiration used by organisms such as yeast to recycle products of glycolysis. Alcohol and Carbon Dioxide made, NO additional ATP made. Used in making beer, bread and wine
Lactic Acid Fermentation
Type of anaerobic respiration used by organisms such as bacteria to recycle products of glycolysis. Lactic acid made, NO additional ATP made. Used in making cheese and yogurt
Glycolysis
First stage of anaerobic AND anaerobic cellular respiration. Breaks glucose down into two pyruvic acid molecules, net gain of 2 ATP.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate. Cellular energy.
Mitochondria
Organelle found in all organisms that is the site of aerobic cellular respiration
Anaerobic Respiration
Respiration that does not use oxygen
Aerobic Respiration
Respiration that uses oxygen
Cytoplasm
Place where cells perform glycolysis (anaerobic)
Cellular Respiration Chemical Equation
C6H12O2 + 6O2 ------> 6CO2 + 6H20 + Energy (ATP)
ATP Function
build macromoles & move molecules across the cell membrane during active transport
what happens when a phosphate is added to ADP
ADP (2 phosphates) is turned into ATP (3 phosphates) & energy is stored in the chemical bond
Reactants
A starting material in a chemical reaction
products
The elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.
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