Cellular Respiration Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry has 17 clues. Answers range from 8 to 30 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
to convert the chemical energy in food (glucose) to chemical energy stored in ATP.
C6H12O6+6O2---> 6CO2+6H2O+ATP
C6H12O6 and O2
CO2 and H2O
Inner membrane and matrix
split the 6-carbon molecule of glucose in half to form 2 3-carbon molecules called pyruvate.
requires oxygen
Does not use oxygen
2 pyruvate molecules from glycolysis are chemically converted in this cycle to make 2 ATP
mitochondrial matrix
Electron Transport Chain (ETC)
inner membrane of mitochondria
alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation
Occurs in some bacteria and animal cells Pyruvate from glycolysis is converted into lactic acid and 2 ATP
Occurs in yeast when oxygen is not available Pyruvate from glycolysis is broken down into alcohol, CO2, and 2 ATP
36-38 ATP
2-4 ATP
