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Metabolism
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The reactions that occur in an organism, specifically synthesis and decomposition. |
1) Breaks down large molecules and builds large molecules. 2) Uses ATP energy |
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Biosynthesis
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The building of large molecules in an organism. |
1) Like Synthesis 2) Used in metabolism. |
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Decomposition
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The breaking down of large molecules.
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1) Occurs in metabolism.
2) Opposite of synthesis. |
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Cell Respiration
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Multiple decomposition reactions in an organism that breaks down sugars into CO2 and water.
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1) There are two types of _______________, aerobic and anaerobic.
2) Provides energy for the cell. |
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Aerobic
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With oxygen.
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1) A type of respiration.
2) Uses the Krebs Cycle. |
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Anerobic
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Without oxygen.
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1) A type of respiration.
2) Uses Fermentation. |
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Fermentation
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Less efficient way to produce energy than aerobic respiration where NADH and Pyruvate are recycled. |
1) Converts NADH and Pyruvate to NAD+ and a acid.
2) Humans create lactate. |
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Glycolysis
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The first step of respiration, which occurs in the cytoplasm.
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1) Enzymes partially oxidize glucose to create pyruvate.
2) Forms 2 NADH and 2 net ATP |
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Glucose
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Stable form of energy which is required for respiration.
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1) 2 PGAL form __________.
2) When ________ is decomposed, it releases energy in the for of ATP. |
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Krebs Cycle
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Completes the breakdown of glucose from glycolysis, to form electron carriers and supply carbon skeletons. |
1) The second step in aerobic respiration.
2) Only supplies a small amount of ATP. |
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NAD+/NADH
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A form of short term energy storage in cellular respiration.
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1) Like ATP and ADP.
2) Like FAD and FAD2 |
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FAD/FADH2
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A form of short term energy storage in cellular respiration. |
1) Like ATP and ADP.
2) Like FAD and FAD2. |
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Electron Transport System (ETS) |
Carries electrons and transfers electrons to other carriers to harness the most energy.
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1) Final step of aerobic respiration.
2) Not only found in cellular respiration, also occurs in the Calvin Cycle. |
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ATP
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A form of short term energy storage.
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1) Universal form of short term energy storage, not just found in cellular respiration.
2) Most common form of short term energy storage. |
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Pyruvate |
A reduced form of glucose.
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1) Used in cellular respiration.
2) ____________is reduced in glycolysis. |
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Lactate |
The acid that is recycled in anaerobic respiration, which is only used by some organisms.
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1) Other acids in fermentation could be ethanol and acetic.
2) The reason why muscles are sore after an anaerobic workout. |
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Lactic Acid Fermentation |
The second step in some types of anaerobic respiration.
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1) Other acids in fermentation could be ethanol and acetic.
2) The reason why muscles are sore after an anaerobic workout. |
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Mitochondrion
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Site of the Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport System.
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1) Where the majority of energy is produced in aerobic respiration
2) Uses pyruvate. |
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Matrix
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The fluid inner area of a mitochondria. |
1) Site of the Krebs Cycle
2) Site of the ETS |
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Cristae
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The folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondria. |
1) The ______ touches the inside of a mitochondria.
2) The __________ has all the enzymes needed for the ETS and ATP formation. |
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Acetate
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An organic acid released in the mitochondria from pyruvate. |
1) Created in the Krebs Cycle.
2) ___________ is what is left of pyruvate when a CO2 is released. |
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Citrate
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Acetate combines acetyl CoA with a 4-carbon acid to form this 6 carbon acid.
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1) This is created is step b of the Krebs Cycle.
2) ________ is oxidized and rearranged in steps c and d of the Krebs Cycle. |
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Coenzyme A / Acetyl CoA
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Is a carrier molecule that binds to acetate to form this complex.
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1) __________ brings acetate to the Krebs Cycle.
2) When enzymes combine with acetate they form ____________. |
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Cytochromes |
A type of protein in the Electron Transport System.
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1) The ETS is made up of easily oxidized and reduced molecules as well as proteins, one of which is ____________.
2) ____________ are found in the inner membrane of mitochondria. |
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Facultative Aerobes
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A type of bacteria that can survive a long time without oxygen.
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1)_____________ switch between using fermentation and aerobic respiration.
2) The switching of ____________ depends on the oxygen supply. |
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Obligate Anaerobes |
Generate ATP only through fermentation or anaerobic respiration.
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1) ______________ are poisoned by oxygen.
2) Opposite of obligate aerobes. |
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Obligate Aerobes |
These organisms can not survive long periods of time without oxygen.
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1) Most organisms (plants and animals) are ___________.
2) Opposite of facultative aerobes. |
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Hydrolysis
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The process of breaking down an amino acid until it is completely decomposed by inserting H and OH.
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1) ____________ is not a precise process.
2) ___________ occurs in the stomach and intestines. |
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Oxidize
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A reaction in which the substance loses high energy electrons. |
1) The LEO part in LEO says GER.
2) _____ation turns NAD+ into NADH. |
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Reduce |
A reaction in which a substance is broken down. |
1) Oxygen is __________ so it's components can be used for other processes.
2) Glucose is ____________ into pyruvate. |
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ATP Synthase
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The process that turns ADP into ATP. |
1) ______________ uses a concentration gradient of electrons to work.
2) _____________ is a cycle where ATP and ADP are recycled to continuously store short term energy. |