Cellular Respiration and Temperature Effects

Flashcards focusing on the key concepts of cellular respiration, including reactants, products, experimental methods, and the effect of temperature.

Reactants of Cellular Respiration

Includes glucose and oxygen.

Products of Cellular Respiration

Includes carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP (energy).

Purpose of Cellular Respiration

To make energy for the cell by breaking down food.

Respirometer

An apparatus that measures changes in gas volume during respiration.

Average Respiration Rate

Measured in μL O/g/min, indicating the amount of oxygen consumed per gram of organism per minute.

Effect of Temperature on Respiration

Respiration rates in mice and crickets differ at varying temperatures.

Temperature at which respiration was measured

10°C and 25°C for both mice and crickets.

ATP production rate in mice at 10 °C vs 25 °C

Mice at 10 °C had a higher rate of ATP production than at 25 °C.

Relationship between temperature and activity in mice

Mice at 25 °C are generally more active than at 10 °C.

Average respiration at 20 °C

40 μL O/g/min for mice based on the graph.