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Oxygen is needed as the final electron acceptor for the electron transport chain on the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Note: Some organisms use other molecules in this role however oxygen is the most effective.
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What Happens if cells do not get oxygen?
That depends on the type of cell. If the cell is anaerobic, like many types of bacteria, then absence of oxygen does nothing to them and they go about their business. If on the other hand the cell requires oxygen, like eukaryotes, then absence of oxygen will quickly kill the cell because it is unable to perform respiration.
Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cells when is in low supply?
Lactic acid fermentation occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the the muscle cells Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as an electron receiver to complete the electron transport system, so without it, the cells will be unable to undergo normal respiration and will resort to lactic acid fermentation
How are aerobic respiration anaerobic respiration different?
aerobic respiration uses oxygen and anaerobic doesn't; also aerobic produces more ATP or cellular energy***Apex: Oxygen is necessary for aerobic respiration but not for anaerobic respiration.
What would happen if oxygen were not produced during photosynthesis?
If oxygen were not produced during photosynthesis then organisms could not perform cellular respiration. This means that they couldn't produce carbon dioxide which would make the plants unable to undergo photosynthesis.
Why can oxygen easily cross the plasma membrane but sodium ions are unable to cross the plasma membrane?
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Could an individual unable to absorb oxygen into the body perform cellular respiration?
An individual unable to absorb oxygen into the body is called dead, and is unable to perform cellular respiration.
What conditions is aerobic respiration unable to supply enough oxygen to meet the demands of your cells?
when it is over 22.3 degrees
What Happens if cells do not get oxygen?
That depends on the type of cell. If the cell is anaerobic, like many types of bacteria, then absence of oxygen does nothing to them and they go about their business. If on the other hand the cell requires oxygen, like eukaryotes, then absence of oxygen will quickly kill the cell because it is unable to perform respiration.
Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cells when is in low supply?
Lactic acid fermentation occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the the muscle cells Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as an electron receiver to complete the electron transport system, so without it, the cells will be unable to undergo normal respiration and will resort to lactic acid fermentation
Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cell when is in low supply?
Lactic acid fermentation occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the the muscle cells Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as an electron receiver to complete the electron transport system, so without it, the cells will be unable to undergo normal respiration and will resort to lactic acid fermentation
How are aerobic respiration anaerobic respiration different?
aerobic respiration uses oxygen and anaerobic doesn't; also aerobic produces more ATP or cellular energy***Apex: Oxygen is necessary for aerobic respiration but not for anaerobic respiration.
Functions you would lose if unable to use your respiratory system?
Circulatory, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems all fail without adequate respiration.
What is an oxygen tank?
An oxegen tank is well of course a tank that has oxegen in it you use it when you cant breathe or when you old and unable to breathe without it
Why are you unable to breathe under water without special breathing equipment?
Because you are not inhaling oxygen, you are inhaling water which prevents you from breathing.
How long does it take to die without oxygen?
About 4 minutes. After One-Two minutes the person will be passed out from lack of oxygen. After 4 minutes, depending the case, he/she will have no more oxygen therefor unable to function properly and then... DEAD
What happens to muscles when there is not enough oxygen?
oxygen debt. more oxygen is needed than what is being supplied. the body then begins anaerobic respiration (the cells "breathe" for you). a result of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid. lactic acid is that soreness feeling you get after a hard workout
What is the importance of hemoglobin for erythrocyte function?
The importance of hemoglobin for erythrocyte function is that it gives them oxygen carrying abilities. Without hemoglobin, the erythrocyte would be unable to carry and transport oxygen where it needs to go.
