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The inner surface of mitochondria is thrown into folds called cristae which increase the surface area to a great extent.

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Does cellular respiration happen in humans?

Yes, cellular respiration occurs in humans. Life depends on this process in order to create enough energy to run all cellular activites that allow us to function.


Why the body switches between cellular and anaerobic respiration?

The body needs oxygen for cellular respiration. When doing strenuous activity, such as lifting weights, the mitochondria cannot get enough oxygen. Without oxygen to act as an electron receptor, the body creates lactic acid to "reset" coenzymes to continue respiration.


Why is it important where cellular respiration occurs?

In human lungs. Because lungs is the only part where cellular respiration takes. This is the only part that helps in take in oxygen, utilize it to other parts and then give off Carbon Dioxide.


Why are the folds of the mitochondria important?

The folds of the mitochondria, called cristae, increase the surface area available for chemical reactions involved in energy production (ATP synthesis). This structural feature allows for more efficient generation of ATP, which is the main energy source for the cell.


Why does the body switch between cellular and anaerobic respiration?

The body needs oxygen for cellular respiration. When doing strenuous activity, such as lifting weights, the mitochondria cannot get enough oxygen. Without oxygen to act as an electron receptor, the body creates lactic acid to "reset" coenzymes to continue respiration.


Where is the most of the ATP synthesized during aerobic respiration made?

Your question is not clear enough to answer. However, I can answer that ATP Synthesis produce most of the ATPs in the electric transport chain of the inner mitochondria (or aka. matrix). There are other ways to produce ATPs (your cells, of course) but the mitochondria, or the "power house," produces the most of the ATPs from ADP. Overall, the process is called the cellular respiration.


When does cellular respiration happens?

It happens all of the time, except when you are sprinting. It then switches to fermentation, which doesn't use oxygen. This is because when you are sprinting, you don't get enough oxygen for cellular respiration to occur.


Why do green algae could not survive without mitochondria?

Green algae, like all eukaryotic organisms, require mitochondria to generate energy through aerobic respiration. Mitochondria produce ATP, the cell's primary energy source, through the process of oxidative phosphorylation. Without mitochondria, green algae would not be able to produce enough ATP to sustain their cellular functions and would not survive.


Which step of cellular respiration can continue even if mitochondria are damaged?

Glycolisis, of course. When skeletal muscles are working flat out not enough oxygen is being delivered to the ETC, so the mitochodria slows, or shuts down and all that produces ATP then is the glycolytic cycle.


Why does every living organism depend on respiration?

Respiration is the process that releases energy from nutrients in food for cellular activities. This energy is essential for the survival and functioning of living organisms by providing the necessary ATP molecules needed for various biological processes like growth, movement, and reproduction. Without respiration, organisms would be unable to generate enough energy to sustain life.


What would happen if our mitochondria did not have access to oxygen?

Aerobic respiration will be stopped. Body will not get enough energy


How this organelle relate to a life process as well as what would happen to the cell if the organelle malfunction?

The mitochondria is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration. This process is essential for the cell's survival. If the mitochondria malfunction, the cell will not be able to generate enough ATP, leading to energy depletion and potential cell death.