C1.2 Cell Respiration (SL)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to metabolism and cell respiration, helping to reinforce understanding of energy transfer within biological systems.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The molecule that distributes energy within cells, functioning as an immediately available energy source.

Coenzyme

Organic compounds that shuttle components needed for enzymatic reactions and cycle between loaded and unloaded forms.

Anaerobic Respiration

A type of cell respiration that involves the partial breakdown of organic compounds, yielding a small amount of ATP.

Aerobic Respiration

A type of cell respiration that involves the complete breakdown of organic compounds, yielding a large amount of ATP.

Energy Yield

The amount of energy produced from a biochemical process, measured in ATP.

Limiting Factor

The essential condition that, when in short supply, limits the rate of a chemical reaction.

Biochemical Processes

Processes within cells that require ATP for functions such as biosynthesis, active transport, and movement.

Cell Respiration

The controlled release of energy from organic compounds to produce ATP.

Substrate Levels

The concentrations of reactants available for a reaction, which can affect the rate of respiration.

Macromolecules

Complex molecules synthesized using ATP in anabolic reactions.