Q.12:- What is the significance of step-wise release of energy in respiration? Answer:- The utility of step-wise release of energy in respiration are given as follows : (i) There is…
Q.12:- What is the significance of step-wise release of energy in respiration? Answer:- The utility of step-wise release of energy in respiration are given as follows : (i) There is…
Q.11:- What is oxidative phosphorylation? Answer:- Oxidative phosphorylation is the synthesis of energy rich ATP molecules with the help of energy liberated during oxidation of reduced co-enzymes (NADH, FADH2) produced…
Q.10:- Define RQ. What is its value for fats? Answer:- The ratio of the volume of CO2 evolved to the volume of O2 consumed in respiration is called the respiratory…
Q.9:- Discuss “The respiratory pathway is an amphibolic pathway.” Answer:- Amphibolic pathway is the one which is used for both breakdown (catabolism) and build-up (anabolism) reactions. Respiratory pathway is mainly…
Q.8:- What are the assumptions made during the calculation of net gain of ATP? Answer:- It is possible to make calculations of the net gain of ATP for every glucose…
Q.7:- Distinguish between the following: (a) Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration (b) Glycolysis and Fermentation (c) Glycolysis and Citric acid Cycle Answer:- (a) Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration Aerobic respiration…
Q.6:- Explain ETS. Answer:- An electron transport chain or system (ETS) is a series of coenzymes and cytochromes that take part in the passage of electrons from a chemical…
Q.5:- Give the schematic representation of an overall view of Krebs’ cycle. Answer:-
Q.4:- What are the main steps in aerobic respiration? Where does it take place? Answer:- Aerobic respiration is an enzymatically controlled release of energy in a stepwise catabolic process…
Q.3:- Give the schematic representation of glycolysis? Answer:-