Question
The equation below represents a certain physiological process. Study it and answer the questions below.
C18H36O2 → 26O2 18CO2 + 18H2O + ATP
(i) Name the above process.
(ii) Give two reasons for question(i)above.
(iii) Calculate the respiratory quotient of the compound that was as the substrate.
(iv) Identify the substrate being respired in the above equation.
(v) State one importance of this process to living organisms.
(vi) Name the organelle where the above process takes place in animal cells.
C18H36O2 → 26O2 18CO2 + 18H2O + ATP
(i) Name the above process.
(ii) Give two reasons for question(i)above.
(iii) Calculate the respiratory quotient of the compound that was as the substrate.
(iv) Identify the substrate being respired in the above equation.
(v) State one importance of this process to living organisms.
(vi) Name the organelle where the above process takes place in animal cells.
Answer
(i) Aerobic respiration
(ii)
- Glucose is broken down - presence of oxygen
- The products are carbon(iv) oxide, water and energy
(iii) Use the formula:
(iv) Lipids
(v) Production of energy in form ATP; energy is required in metabolic processes
(vi) Mitochondrion (not mitochondria)
(ii)
- Glucose is broken down - presence of oxygen
- The products are carbon(iv) oxide, water and energy
(iii) Use the formula:
(iv) Lipids
(v) Production of energy in form ATP; energy is required in metabolic processes
(vi) Mitochondrion (not mitochondria)
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