Where It All Happens...
the mitochondria
What does "glycolysis" mean?
"breaking down glucose"
True or False?
The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.
True
Where in the mitochondria does the electron transport chain occur?
inner membrane
How many steps are involved in cellular respiration?
3
True or False?
All organisms, except for plants, use cellular respiration to make ATP.
False
How much ATP is made during glycolysis?
2
How much ATP is made during the Krebs cycle?
1
How much ATP is made during the electron transport chain?
32-34 ATP
What are the products of cellular respiration?
water, ATP, and carbon dioxide
The mitochondria has ____ membranes.
2
How many carbon atoms does each pyruvate molecule have?
3
What is the name of the reaction that occurs between glycolysis and the Krebs cycle?
the "link" reaction
What is the name of the protein through which Hydrogen atoms are joined to ADP to make ATP?
ATP synthase
What are the reactants of cellular respiration?
glucose and oxygen
Glycolysis occurs in the ___________ of cells.
cytoplasm
What are the reactants of glycolysis?
glucose and 2 ATP
What are the reactants of the Krebs cycle?
Acetyl-CoA and ATP
What are the products of the electron transport chain?
ATP and H2O
Which step of cellular respiration makes the most ATP?
the ETC (electron transport chain)
The folds of the inner membrane of the mitochondria are called ____________.
cristae
What are the products of glycolysis?
2 pyruvate, 2 NADH, and 2 ATP
What are the products of the Krebs cycle?
3 NADH, 1 ATP 1 FADH2, 2 CO2
What are the two electron carriers that are present in the electron transport chain?
What provides energy to and fuels the electron transport chain?
moving electrons (electricity)