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