biobio

What is the short-term energy currency that cells use to do work?

ATP

Which step of aerobic respiration generates the most ATP?

Electron transfer chain

Which step of cellular respiration can happen in the absence of oxygen?

Glycolysis

NEAT

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, the amount of energy expended in everyday activities.

Why does anaerobic respiration yield less energy than aerobic respiration?

The citric acid cycle and electron transport are not used in anaerobic respiration.

What molecule provides short-term energy storage in the body?

glycogen

What effects does NPY have on the body?

induces cravings for food -encourages abdominal weight gain

What did researchers discover that belly fat can do that they previously thought only the brain could do?

produce neuropeptide Y

The synthesis of ATP _____

requires the input of energy

What molecule provides long-term energy storage in the body?

triglyceride

Why is photosynthesis important to both plants and animals?

-It produces glucose. -It produces oxygen.

What is the role of pyruvate under anaerobic conditions?

-to produce NAD+ from NADH -to generate ATP and lactic acid

What products of aerobic respiration are used in photosynthesis?

-water -carbon dioxide

What are the 3 stages of Aerobic respiration?

1.Glycolysis 2.Citric Acid Cycle or Krebs Cycle 3.Electron Transport Chain