Cellular Respiration and Bioprocessing

Flashcards about Respiration, Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration, and Bioprocessing.

Respiration

The release of energy from food.

Function of Respiration

To provide energy for the organism from food.

Organelle for Respiration

Mitochondria

Balanced Equation for Respiration

C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O

Aerobic Respiration

The release of energy from food in the cell using oxygen.

Anaerobic Respiration

The release of energy from food without oxygen.

Location of Glycolysis

Cytosol

Products of Glycolysis

ATP and 2 pyruvic acid (2 C3)

Also known as Pyruvate

Pyruvic acid

Location of Krebs Cycle

Mitochondria

Krebs Cycle Products

CO2, ATP, water, and NADH

Electron Transport System

Releases high energy electrons which are passed from molecule to molecule along the system releasing energy to form ATP; final step: low energy electrons combine with oxygen and hydrogen to form water

Anaerobic Respiration Process

Glycolysis occurs forming pyruvic acid; pyruvic acid under anaerobic conditions forms either lactic acid or ethanol; releases a lot less energy than aerobic respiration.

Bioprocessing

Micro-organisms or living things are used to manufacture products.

Biotechnology

The use of living things or their components (especially cells and enzymes) to manufacture useful products or to carry out useful reactions.

Bioreactor

A vessel in which micro-organisms are used to make useful products.