Questions on the biochemical pathways of respiration in plants, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, and factors affecting respiratory rates.
During aerobic respiration, a total of 6 CO₂ molecules are released per glucose molecule, two from pyruvate oxidation and four from the Krebs cycle.
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The Krebs cycle takes place in the mitochondrial matrix, where Acetyl-CoA is oxidized to produce ATP, NADH, and FADH₂.
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One molecule of ATP (or GTP) is directly synthesized per turn of the Krebs cycle through substrate-level phosphorylation.
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Oxygen serves as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, forming water.
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Acetyl-CoA acts as a central metabolic intermediate, linking the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
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Plants require oxygen for respiration, but they do not have specialized respiratory organs due to lower energy needs and efficient gas diffusion.
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The Krebs cycle does not use glucose directly; glucose is first broken down into pyruvate, which is then converted into Acetyl-CoA.
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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, forming water.
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When fats are used as respiratory substrates, the RQ is less than 1 due to greater oxygen consumption than CO₂ production.
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Organic acids can have an RQ greater than 1 because they require less oxygen for oxidation compared to CO₂ released.
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The Krebs cycle produces NADH and FADH₂, which are used in the Electron Transport Chain for ATP production.
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Oxygen is consumed during aerobic respiration, while ATP, CO₂, and water are the end products.
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