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Why is oxygen needed to produce ATP on the cristae of mitochondrion?
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∙ 12y ago
1)ATP formed as electrons pass along transport chain
2)oxygen is terminal electron acceptor / accepts electrons from electron transport chain
3)electrons cannot be passed along electron transport chain if no O2 to accept them
4)forms H2O / accepts H+ from reduced NAD/FAD / oxidises reduced NAD/FAD
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∙ 10y agoOxygen acts as last electron acceptor.It makes H2O by accepting H+.
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What is cristae?
"Cristae (singular crista) are the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a Mitochondrion." "They are studded with proteins, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes. The maximum surface for chemical reactions to occur is within the mitochondria. This allows cellular respiration (aerobic respiration since the mitochondria requires oxygen) to occur" (All the above is from Wikipedia) Basically: -Cristae are formed by the inner membrane of the Mitochondrion -Cristae are studded with protein -Cristae allow Aerobic Cellular Respiration to occur CMS PRIDE GO RAMS
Which mitochrodria break down food molecules to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?
No mitochondrion breaks down food molecules in the absence of oxygen. In the absence of oxygen, glycolysis followed by fermentation occurs in the cytoplasm.
What process occurs in mitochondria?
respiration occurs NekoChibi-chan: The main process is the mitochondrion is the production of ATP which is made when glucose becomes oxidized.However, Oxygen must be present for this to happen. Mitochondrion also stores calcium needed for signal transduction.
Why is the process that takes place in a mitochondrion often described as being the opposite of the process that takes place in a chloroplast?
Because the reactions involved are opposite. In cellular respiration (occurs in mitochondrion), glucose reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. In photosynthesis (which occurs in chloroplasts) carbon dioxide and water are used to produce glucose and give off oxygen.The chemical processes are opposites with regard to the reactants and products, with respiration releasing energy and photosynthesis storing energy.
What is the main purpose of fermentation reactions?
Fermentation is a pathway used under anaerobic conditions. It is needed to produce ATP when there is no oxygen present.
What is cristae?
"Cristae (singular crista) are the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a Mitochondrion." "They are studded with proteins, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes. The maximum surface for chemical reactions to occur is within the mitochondria. This allows cellular respiration (aerobic respiration since the mitochondria requires oxygen) to occur" (All the above is from Wikipedia) Basically: -Cristae are formed by the inner membrane of the Mitochondrion -Cristae are studded with protein -Cristae allow Aerobic Cellular Respiration to occur CMS PRIDE GO RAMS
Which type of respiration occurs inside the mitochondrion?
Mitochondrion perform aerobic respiration to produce energy. This however is only true as long as oxygen is present at the time.
Where does oxygen come from in cellular respiration?
Mitochondrion
Which mitochrodria break down food molecules to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?
No mitochondrion breaks down food molecules in the absence of oxygen. In the absence of oxygen, glycolysis followed by fermentation occurs in the cytoplasm.
What are two reactants that enter the mitochondrion?
Glucose and Oxygen
What is the structure where the food and oxygen react to relesae energy?
The mitochondrion
In what organelle does reperation take place?
Respiration takes place in the mitochondria (singular mitochondrion) of our body cells, where oxygen and glucose are required to produce energy, water and carbon dioxide.
How many grams of oxygen will be required to produce 25 moles of sulfur dioxide how many grams of oxygen will be required to produce 25 moles of sulfur dioxide?
800 g oxygen are needed.
A structure where food and oxygen react to release energy?
mitochondrion - singular mitochondria - plural
What gas do eggs produce?
Plants will typically produce one particular very famous and very needed gas. The gas that most plants will produces is oxygen.
How many grams of oxygen are needed to react with 350g of iron to produce 500g of Fe2O3?
You need 150,41 g oxygen.
Why do you need to breathe in oxygen?
oxygen is needed to produce energy from food
