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:-