Respiration is related to how cells balance redox reactions in the metabolic pathway. It can be aerobic if there is plenty of oxygen present or anaerobic if not. In class, we discussed the respiratory quotient for triolein as a carbon source. A. Calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ) for aerobic oxidation of the triglyceride formed by glycerin and three stearic acids (tristearin). Draw the structure and write the stoichiometrically balanced equation for the complete breakdown of the triglyceride by oxidation to CO₂ and water. B. As in part A, draw the structure of sucrose, write the stoichiometrically balanced equation and determine the RQ for it's metabolic breakdown to CO₂ and water. C. Anaerobic respiration occurs when cells operate without dissolved oxygen. List at least 4 different chemicals that act as electron acceptors when oxygen is not present.
Respiration is related to how cells balance redox reactions in the metabolic pathway. It can be aerobic if there is plenty of oxygen present or anaerobic if not. In class, we discussed the respiratory quotient for triolein as a carbon source. A. Calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ) for aerobic oxidation of the triglyceride formed by glycerin and three stearic acids (tristearin). Draw the structure and write the stoichiometrically balanced equation for the complete breakdown of the triglyceride by oxidation to CO₂ and water. B. As in part A, draw the structure of sucrose, write the stoichiometrically balanced equation and determine the RQ for it's metabolic breakdown to CO₂ and water. C. Anaerobic respiration occurs when cells operate without dissolved oxygen. List at least 4 different chemicals that act as electron acceptors when oxygen is not present.
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