Anaerobic Respiration (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Definition of anaerobic respiration
Definition of anaerobic respiration
Energy release from organic molecules without oxygen
ATP yield per glucose in anaerobic respiration
ATP yield per glucose in anaerobic respiration
2 ATP molecules
Main purpose of fermentation pathways
Main purpose of fermentation pathways
Regenerate NAD to keep glycolysis running
Location of lactate fermentation
Location of lactate fermentation
Rapidly respiring muscle cells
Enzyme in lactate fermentation
Enzyme in lactate fermentation
Lactate dehydrogenase
End product of lactate fermentation
End product of lactate fermentation
Lactate (lactic acid)
Where ethanol fermentation occurs
Where ethanol fermentation occurs
Yeast, fungi, and plant cells
Enzymes in ethanol fermentation
Enzymes in ethanol fermentation
Pyruvate decarboxylase & ethanol dehydrogenase
End products of ethanol fermentation
End products of ethanol fermentation
Ethanol & CO₂
What is oxygen debt
What is oxygen debt
Oxygen needed post-exercise to convert lactate to pyruvate