Summary:

Great job, everyone! Now, let's discuss the key points of aerobic respiration:

So.......What is Aerobic Respiration?

Aerobic respiration is a biological process in which food glucose is converted into

energy in the presence of oxygen.

This proccess takes place in in the mitochondrial matrix of the cell.

The different stages of aerobic respiration are:

 Glycolysis
 Krebs Cycle
 Electron Transport Chain
So, Energy is released by splitting the glucose molecules with the help of oxygen
gas. At the end of the chemical reaction water molecules, carbon dioxide and
energy are released. (that’s why Jessica and Jang Ke Jun look different after the
proccess...haha)

Then the energy is used to produce ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate. ATP is like the
energy currency of the cell. These ATP molecules are used by the system for
various purposes including transportation of different molecules across cell
membranes, for the muscle contraction, circulation of blood, locomotion and
various body movements.

That is why aerobic respiration is important.

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What is Aerobic Respiration?

Aerobic respiration is a biological process in which food glucose is converted into

energy in the presence of oxygen.

Glucose (C6H12O6) + Oxygen 6(O2) → Carbon-dioxide 6(CO2) + Water 6 (H2O) +

Energy (ATP)

energy is released by splitting the glucose molecules with the help of oxygen gas.
At the end of the chemical reaction, energy, water molecules, and carbon dioxide
gas are released as the end products of the reactions.
This energy is used to produce ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate molecules which are
used by the system for various purposes.

Aerobic respiration process takes place in all multicellular organisms including

animals, plants and other living organisms.
The different cycles involved in aerobic respiration such as glycolysis, Krebs cycle,
electron transport chain.

Key Points on Aerobic Respiration

 Aerobic respiration is the process of utilisation of oxygen to breakdown

glucose, amino acids, fatty acids to produce ATP.
 The pyruvate is then converted into acetyl CoA in the mitochondrial matrix.
 The Kreb’s cycle occurs twice per glucose molecule.
 The protein complexes are arranged on the inner mitochondrial matrix so
that the electrons pass from one reacting molecule to the other. This is
known as the electron transport chain.
 ATP synthase produces ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1
What do you understand by aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration is the process involved in the production of energy in the

presence of oxygen.
Q2
What are the different stages of aerobic respiration?
The different stages of aerobic respiration are:

 Glycolysis
 Formation of acetyl coenzyme A
  Citric acid cycle
 Electron Transport Chain

Q3
What are the end products of aerobic respiration?
The end products of aerobic respiration include 6 molecules of carbon dioxide, 6
molecules of water and 30 molecules of ATP.
Q4
Where does aerobic and anaerobic respiration take place?

Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondrial matrix of the cell. On the contrary,
anaerobic respiration occurs in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm.
Q5
What is the importance of aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration provides energy to the living organisms to perform all the
essential functions of life. That is why aerobic respiration is important.

What is the and function of ATP?

The ATP is used for various cellular functions, including transportation of different
molecules across cell membranes. Other functions of ATP include supplying the
energy required for the muscle contraction, circulation of blood, locomotion and
various body movements.