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Chapter 10 Outline

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into ATP in the presence of oxygen, following the equation 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy. It consists of three main stages: Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain, producing a total of 36-38 ATP per glucose molecule. The process is essential for energy production, with aerobic respiration yielding more ATP than anaerobic fermentation.

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Chapter 10 Outline

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into ATP in the presence of oxygen, following the equation 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy. It consists of three main stages: Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain, producing a total of 36-38 ATP per glucose molecule. The process is essential for energy production, with aerobic respiration yielding more ATP than anaerobic fermentation.

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10.

1 Cellular Respiration Overview


I. Introduction to Cellular Respiration
• Definition: The process by which cells release energy from glucose in the presence of oxygen
• Equation: 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy (ATP)
• Purpose: To provide ATP (usable energy) for cellular functions

II. Relationship Between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration


• Opposite processes: Photosynthesis stores energy, while cellular respiration releases it
• Energy Flow: Sunlight → Glucose (via Photosynthesis) → ATP (via Respiration)

III. Stages of Cellular Respiration


• Glycolysis (occurs in cytoplasm, anaerobic)
• Krebs Cycle (occurs in mitochondria, aerobic)
• Electron Transport Chain (ETC) (occurs in mitochondria, aerobic)

IV. Types of Cellular Respiration


• Aerobic respiration (requires oxygen, produces more ATP)
• Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) (no oxygen, produces less ATP)

10.2 Cellular Respiration Process


I. Glycolysis (First Stage, in Cytoplasm)
• Breaks down 1 glucose molecule into 2 pyruvate molecules
• Produces 2 ATP and 2 NADH (electron carriers)
• Does not require oxygen (anaerobic)

II. The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle) (Second Stage, in Mitochondria)
• Pyruvate is broken down into CO₂
• Produces NADH and FADH₂ (carry electrons to ETC)
• Generates 2 ATP

III. Electron Transport Chain (ETC) (Third Stage, in Mitochondria)


• Uses NADH and FADH₂ to create ATP
• Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor, forming H₂O
• Produces 32-34 ATP (most ATP is made here)

IV. Summary of ATP Production


• Glycolysis: 2 ATP
• Krebs Cycle: 2 ATP
• Electron Transport Chain: 32-34 ATP
• Total ATP: 36-38 ATP per glucose molecule

Important
• Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to produce ATP
• Oxygen is essential for maximum energy production
• The mitochondria play a key role in energy conversion
• Fermentation occurs when oxygen is not available (less ATP is produced)

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