key terms
the controlled release of energy in the form of ATP
cellular respiration
What does ATP stand for?
adenosine triphosphate
how many water molecules are created as a result of cellular respiration?
6
refers to a loss of electrons
oxidation
the ability to do work
energy
molecules most commonly broken down to create ATP
carbohydrates
a reaction that does not require oxygen is called a _____ reaction.
anaerobic
a reaction that releases energy is known as a ______ reaction.
exergonic
the study of the flow and transformation of energy in the universe
thermodynamics
least likely to be broken down to make ATP
proteins
How many pyruvates result as a product of glycolysis?
2
redox reactions indicate the movement of ______
electrons
splitting of sugar
glycolysis
What is removed from ATP to make ADP
phosphate
what 2 things are required in order for cellular respiration to occur?
glucose and oxygen
metabolic process that completes the breakdown of glucose
Kreb's cycle
during the first half of the ATP ADP cycle, energy is released for _____ _______
cell functions
_____ is the fuel for cellular respiration
food