AGHS - AP Bio - Intro to Cellular Respiration

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Intro to Cellular Respiration

Use the video below to refresh your memory on the process of cellular respiration, an essential process that is happening in YOUR BODY, RIGHT NOW, because if it weren't you wouldn't have long for this world! While watching, or after, answer these questions
1

Write the equation for cellular respiration being sure to include the products and reac

4

On the mitochondria, label the following:
  • inner membrane
  • outer membrane
  • intermembrane space
  • mitochondrial matrix
  • cristae
THEN write the numbers 1, 2, and 3 on your diagram to show where each phase of cellular respiration occurs. Be sure to record the name of each phase the first to occur is 1, the second to occur is 2, and the grand finale is 3.

1

Explain why cell respiration must occur? Why can't glucoses just be used every time a cell needs to expend energy?

1

Why are NADH and FADH2 important in the process of cell respiration? What do they carry to the electron transport chain?

1

Describe the function of the enzyme ATP synthase.