Back to AI Flashcard MakerBiology /A-level Biology - 3.3.3 Respiration Part 1

A-level Biology - 3.3.3 Respiration Part 1

Biology20 CardsCreated about 2 months ago

This deck covers key concepts in respiration, including glycolysis, the link reaction, the Krebs cycle, and fermentation processes in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

What do both aerobic and anaerobic respiration start with?

Glycolysis
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/20

Key Terms

Term
Definition
What do both aerobic and anaerobic respiration start with?
Glycolysis
Where does glycolysis occur?
Happens in cytoplasm
Is glycolysis are anaerobic or aerobic process?
Anaerobic process
Name the 2 stages in glycolysis
Phosphorylation Oxidation

Glycolysis Describe what happens in phosphorylation

Glucose is phosphorylated using phosphate from a molecule of ATP Creates 1 molecule of glucose phosphate and 1 molecule of ADP ATP is then used to ...

Glycolysis Describe what happens in oxidation

TP is oxidised (loses H) = 2 molecules of pyruvate NAD collects H+ ions = 2 reduced NAD 4 ATP produced, but 2 used up in stage 1 ∴ net gain of 2 AT...

Related Flashcard Decks

Study Tips

  • Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
  • Review cards regularly to improve retention
  • Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
  • Share this deck with friends to study together
TermDefinition
What do both aerobic and anaerobic respiration start with?
Glycolysis
Where does glycolysis occur?
Happens in cytoplasm
Is glycolysis are anaerobic or aerobic process?
Anaerobic process
Name the 2 stages in glycolysis
Phosphorylation Oxidation

Glycolysis Describe what happens in phosphorylation

Glucose is phosphorylated using phosphate from a molecule of ATP Creates 1 molecule of glucose phosphate and 1 molecule of ADP ATP is then used to add another phosphate = hexose bisphosphate Hexose bisphosphate is splits into 2 molecules of TP

Glycolysis Describe what happens in oxidation

TP is oxidised (loses H) = 2 molecules of pyruvate NAD collects H+ ions = 2 reduced NAD 4 ATP produced, but 2 used up in stage 1 ∴ net gain of 2 ATP

What happens to the products of glycolysis in aerobic respiration?
2 molecules of reduced NAD go to oxidative phosphorylation 2 pyruvate molecules are actively transported into matrix of mitochondria for link reaction
Anaerobic Respiration Pyruvate is converted into ___ in plants and yeast
Ethanol (Using reduced NAD)
Anaerobic Respiration Pyruvate is converted into ___ in animal cells and some bacteria
Lactate (Using reduced NAD)

Illustrate Alcoholic Fermentation (i.e. write equation)

Reduced NAD reduces/donate H ions to pyruvate to ethanol

Illustrate Lactate Fermentation

Name the 4 main stages in aerobic respiration
Glycolysis Link Reaction Krebs Cycle Oxidative Phosphorylation

Describe the link reaction

Pyruvate is decarboxylated (1 C is removed in form of CO₂) Pyruvate is oxidised to form acetate & NAD is reduced to form reduced NAD Acetate is combined with coenzyme A (CoA) to form acetyl coenzyme (acetyl CoA) No ATP produced

2 pyruvate molecules are made for every glucose molecule that enters glycolysis. This means that the ____ _____ and _____ _____ happens _____ for every glucose molecule.
2 pyruvate molecules are made for every glucose molecule that enters glycolysis. This means that the link reaction and Krebs cycle happens twice for every glucose molecule.
After Link Reaction For each glucose molecule, state the quantity of each product and where they go
2 molecules of acetyl CoA go into the Krebs cycle 2 CO₂ molecules are released as waste product 2 molecules of reduced NAD are formed and go to oxidative phosphorylation
Krebs cycle Involves a series of ________ reactions
oxidation-reduction
Where does the Krebs cycle takes place?
In matrix of mitochondria
Krebs cycle happens once for every ______ molecule & goes round 2x for every ______ molecule
Krebs cycle happens once for every pyruvate molecule & goes round 2x for every glucose molecule

Describe the Krebs cycle

Acetyl CoA combines with 4C to form 6C CoA A goes back to link reaction to be used again 6C → 5C Decarboxylation occurs Dehydrogenation occurs H is used to NAD → reduced NAD 5C → 4C Decarboxylation and dehydrogenation occur, produced 1x reduced FAD & 2x reduced NAD ATP is produced by direct transfer of phosphate group from intermediate compound to ADP Called substrate-level phosphorylation