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BIO RESPIRATION

QUESTION
CELLULAR RESPIRATION

What is the name of the high-energy molecule used by cells?


Answer-Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Pronunciation - uh·deh·nuh·seen trai·faws·fayt
RESPIRATION

How is the energy released and stored during oxidation of compounds in


respiration?
Answer-The energy released during respiration is stored in the
form of ATP in mitochondria. The mitochondria release ATP
whenever energy is needed. ATP is broken down to get energy.
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Respiration in Animals

What is the term used to describe animals that have to use non oxidative process to
obtain metabolic energy

Answer-Heterotrophs-pronounction-ha tA RO trops
Obligate ANEROBES AND obligate
AEROBES
why do obligate anaerobes tend to grow slower than obligate aerobes?

answer-Obligate anaerobes tend to grow slower than obligate aerobes


because their energy yield from oxidizing organic molecules is smaller than
that of aerobes

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