DESCRIBE the processes occurring in your MITOCHONDRIA (intermediate stage, Krebs, and ETC), Make sure to mention where those processes occur. b) How many ATP per glucose are formed in your mitochondria? Where are they formed?
Electron Transport Chain
The electron transport chain, also known as the electron transport system, is a group of proteins that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria to create a gradient of protons that drives adenosine triphosphate (ATP)synthesis. The cell uses ATP as an energy source for metabolic processes and cellular functions. ETC involves series of reactions that convert redox energy from NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) + hydrogen (H)) and FADH2(flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)) oxidation into proton-motive force(PMF), which is then used to synthesize ATP through conformational changes in the ATP synthase complex, a process known as oxidative phosphorylation.
Metabolism
Picture a campfire. It keeps the body warm on a cold night and provides light. To ensure that the fire keeps burning, fuel needs to be added(pieces of wood in this case). When a small piece is added, the fire burns bright for a bit and then dies down unless more wood is added. But, if too many pieces are placed at a time, the fire escalates and burns for a longer time, without actually burning away all the pieces that have been added. Many of them, especially the larger chunks or damp pieces, remain unburnt.
Cellular Respiration
Cellular respiration is the cellular process involved in the generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules from the organic nutritional source obtained from the diet. It is a universal process observed in all types of life forms. The glucose (chemical formula C6H12O6) molecules are the preferred raw material for cell respiration as it possesses a simple structure and is highly efficient in nature.
a) Explain how in oxygenated tissue your cells use your MITOCHONDRIA to produce energy:
DESCRIBE the processes occurring in your MITOCHONDRIA (intermediate stage, Krebs, and ETC),
Make sure to mention where those processes occur.
b) How many ATP per glucose are formed in your mitochondria? Where are they formed?
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. It is a double membrane (inner and outer) bound organelle which is found in all eukaryotic cells. It's the site for ATP (adenosine triphosphate) synthesis and for conducting oxidative pathways. The rod shaped mitochondrion has lipoprotein network enzymes and coenzymes required for energy metabolism. Mitochondria have its own DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid) which can be transferred to the next generation maternally.
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