Zaina bio Test

what is Acetyl CoA?

a molecule that participates in many biochemical reactions in protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. (***acetyl coenzyme A )***

what is cellular respiration?

Using glucose to manufacture Energy in the form of ATP, in the mitochondria.

What are the two types of cellular respiration?

* Aerobic Respiration with lots of Oxygen making 36-38 ATP
* Anaerobic Respiration with limited Oxygen making 4 ATP

what is CO2 and why is it important?

this is essential for the survival of most living organisms and cycles in the ecosystem, through respiration photosynthesis, and combustion

what is the Electron transport chain?

when all of the H ions in NADH and FADH2 go through chemical reactions

* These are high energy H ions and make 34 molecules of ATP
* The H are released and join with oxygen to form water

what are energy carriers?

NAD and FAD

What is ethyl alcohol?

alcohol that has gone through yeast fermentation

What is fermentation?

The breaking down of sugar molecules into simpler compounds to produce substances that can be used in making chemical energy

2nd step of plant cell anaerobic