Respiration
State the word and balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration is a chemical reaction that transfers energy to cells involving oxygen.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38ATP
Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy
State the word equation for anaerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy without the usage of oxygen.
Glucose → lactic acid + energy
Label the structure of a mitochondrion and describe the functions of the parts
Mitochondria is the organelle in a cell that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. The energy produced is stored in ATP (Adenosine 5′-triphosphate) form.
Intermembrane space:
Small space to quickly accumulate protons.
Inner membrane:
It contains ETC and ATP synthase for oxidative phosphorylation.
Outer membrane:
Contains transport perkins for shuttling pyruvate into mitochondria.
Matrix:
Hass appropriate enzymes and a suitable pH for Krebs cycle.
Cristae:
Highly folded so as to increase surface area to volume ratio.
Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Suggest uses of anaerobic respiration in industry
- Anaerobic respiration is used to make alcoholic drinks such as beer
- It is also used to make baked goods that involve the fermentation of yeast, such as bread.