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Cellular Respiration
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Question | Answer |
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Cellular Respiration | Process by which energy is released from stored (chemical) energy in the for of ATP. |
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) | Complex molecule in which the energy of cellular respiration is released for cell usage. |
Pyruvic Acid | A 3-carbon molecule that is produced by the breakdown of carbohydrates during glycolsis, |
Aerobic Respiration | Process requiring the use of energy. |
Muscle Fatigue | Muscle tiredness due to a build up of lactic acid in the muscles. |
Carbon dioxide and Water | Inorganic waste product of respiration. |
Fermentation | Another name for anaerobic respiration occurring mainly in bacteria and yeasts. |
ADP (adenosine diphosphate) | Compound formed when ATP is broken down. |
Glycolysis | Metabolic process that breaks down glucose through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy. |
Mitochondria | Organelles that release energy for the cells |
Anaerobic Respiration | Respiration that does not require energy. |
Kerbs Cycle | A series of chemical reactions that occur in most aerobic organisms by which glucose and other molecules are broken down in the presence of oxygen |
Oxidation | Process of glucose becoming combining with oxygen. |