Cell Respiration

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ATP: The Universal Energy Currency

  • ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a small, soluble molecule that provides a short-term store of chemical energy for cells.
  • It is described as a universal energy currency because it is used in all organisms and can be reused countless times for different reactions.
  • ATP links energy-requiring and energy-yielding reactions in cells.
  • Its solubility and small size allow it to move easily within cells and organisms by facilitated diffusion.
  • ATP is a phosphorylated nucleotide made of ribose sugar, an adenine base, and three phosphate groups.
  • ATP is relatively stable at cellular pH and only breaks down when the enzyme ATPase is present, preventing wasted energy.
  • Hydrolysis of ATP releases a useful, not too large, quantity of energy, reducing waste while giving the cell control over which processes occur.

Uses of energy from respiration

Uses of energy from respiration

ATP Hydrolysis and Synthesis

  • When ATP is hydrolysed, it forms ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and a phosphate ion (π), releasing free energy.
  • Removal of one phosphate from ATP releases approximately 30.5 kJ mol⁻¹, forming ADP; removal of a second releases another 30.5 kJ mol⁻¹, forming AMP.
  • Removal of the third phosphate from AMP releases 14.2 kJ mol⁻¹, forming adenosine.
  • ATP is re-synthesised when ADP combines with an inorganic phosphate (π) group; this is an energy-requiring reaction.
  • ATP synthesis is a condensation reaction because water is released as a waste product.
  • Humans use more than 50 kg of ATP per day but have only about 200 g in the body at any time, so ATP must be made continuously as needed.
  • ATP is not stored in living organisms because it is very reactive; glucose and fatty acids act as short-term energy stores, while glycogen, starch and triglycerides are long-term stores.

Uses of ATP in Cells

  • ATP provides energy for anabolic reactions that synthesise larger molecules from smaller ones.
  • ATP fuels active transport, moving molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient.
  • ATP enables movement of the entire cell and movement of cell components such as chromosomes within the cell.
  • ATP is used for muscle contraction and for fuelling active transport.
  • ATP provides energy for moving molecules around the cell.
  • In warm-blooded animals, ATP helps generate heat to maintain body temperature.

Cell Respiration: Definition and Purpose

  • Cell respiration is the controlled release of energy from organic compounds to produce ATP.
  • It is a series of chemical reactions that happens in every cell and is a catabolic process.
  • Glucose is the main respiratory fuel used in cells; lipids and proteins can also be used but must undergo several changes first.
  • Glucose can enter glycolysis directly, making it easier to oxidise than lipids and proteins.
  • Proteins are primarily structural molecules, so they are used as respiratory fuel only when glucose and lipids are not available.
  • Energy is released in small, enzyme-controlled steps rather than one uncontrolled step, which would cause cell damage and tissue death.
  • To make ATP, a phosphate group is linked to ADP, using energy from the breakdown of organic molecules.

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration

Aerobic Respiration

  • Aerobic respiration is the breakdown of a respiratory substrate to produce ATP using oxygen.
  • The substrate is completely oxidised, releasing a large amount of energy.
  • Glucose is broken down fully into carbon dioxide and water.
  • Aerobic respiration yields approximately 36 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
  • CO₂ is a waste product that must be excreted, except in plants where it is used for photosynthesis.
  • Water is a by-product and contributes to the organism's water needs; some desert animals survive on very little drinking water because of this.
  • In eukaryotes, most reactions of aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria.

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration

Anaerobic Respiration

  • Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen and breaks down a respiratory substrate, producing less ATP.
  • Glucose is only partially oxidised, so only a small part of its chemical energy is released and transferred to ATP.
  • The only ATP-producing reaction that continues is the first stage of respiration, yielding around 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
  • Around 36 ATP molecules that would be produced aerobically are not produced anaerobically.
  • Anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and does not involve the mitochondria.
  • Different organisms produce different products: plants and yeasts produce ethanol and CO₂, while animals produce lactate.
  • Anaerobic respiration gives a short discharge of energy when oxygen runs out, which is better than zero ATP.

Anaerobic respiration in muscle

Anaerobic respiration in muscle

Comparing Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration in Humans

  • Oxidation of glucose: complete in aerobic respiration, incomplete in anaerobic respiration.
  • Oxygen required: yes for aerobic, no for anaerobic.
  • Relative ATP yield: high (∼36 molecules) in aerobic, low (2 molecules) in anaerobic.
  • Products: CO₂ and H₂O in aerobic respiration; lactate in anaerobic respiration.
  • Location of reactions: cytoplasm and mitochondria in aerobic respiration; cytoplasm only in anaerobic respiration.

Factors Affecting the Rate of Cell Respiration

  • Metabolic activity of the cell: muscle cells have a higher rate of respiration than adipose cells due to higher energy needs.
  • Size of the organism: smaller organisms have a higher surface area : volume ratio and a higher rate of respiration to compensate for greater heat loss.
  • Oxygen supply: when oxygen availability is low, cells respire anaerobically.
  • Supply of respiratory substrates: glucose availability is particularly important; lower substrate supply means a lower rate of respiration.
  • Temperature: the rate increases up to the optimum temperature of the enzymes, then drops as enzymes denature.
  • pH: CO₂ released during respiration decreases pH, which may denature enzymes involved in respiration.

Rate of respiration and temperature

Rate of respiration and temperature

Respirometers and Measuring Respiration Rate

  • Respirometers measure and investigate the rate of oxygen consumption during respiration in organisms.
  • Experiments usually use live organisms such as seeds or invertebrates; use of animals should be minimised when seeds can provide excellent data.
  • Common features include a sealed container with live organisms and air, an alkaline solution (e.g. potassium hydroxide) to absorb CO₂, and a capillary tube against a graduated scale (a manometer).
  • Organisms respire aerobically and absorb oxygen; the CO₂ they release is absorbed by the alkali, reducing air pressure inside the sealed chamber.
  • The manometer fluid moves towards the organisms because of the pressure drop inside the chamber.
  • The respirometer must be kept in very temperature-controlled conditions (e.g. a thermostatically controlled water bath) because slight temperature fluctuations affect air pressure.
  • Repeat readings should be carried out for each set of conditions to identify and eliminate anomalies and give a reliable mean.
  • Oxygen sensors and CO₂ monitors can measure concentrations in real-time without exposing subjects to hazards such as strong alkalis, and dataloggers can record data over time for later analysis.

Calculating the Rate of Respiration

  • The volume of oxygen consumed (mm³ min⁻¹) can be calculated using the radius of the lumen of the capillary tube r (mm) and the distance moved by the manometer fluid h (mm) in a minute using the formula: πr²h.
  • First calculate the cross-sectional area of the capillary tube using πr².
  • Then calculate the volume of oxygen taken up by multiplying the cross-sectional area by the distance moved by the liquid.
  • Finally, calculate the average rate of oxygen consumption per minute by dividing the volume by the time in minutes.
  • The volume of oxygen consumed can then be used to determine the average rate of respiration per unit time.

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  1. 1.ATP is described as a universal energy currency. What is the best explanation for this description?

    Easy
    • AIt is used in all organisms and can be used for different reactions and reused many times.
    • BIt is stored in large amounts in every cell for long-term energy supply.
    • CIt is only found in animals and used for muscle contraction.
    • DIt is an enzyme that speeds up all energy-releasing reactions.
  2. 2.Which of the following correctly describes the structure of ATP?

    Easy
    • AA phosphorylated nucleotide made of ribose sugar, adenine base, and three phosphate groups.
    • BA nucleotide made of deoxyribose sugar, adenine base, and three phosphate groups.
    • CA molecule made of ribose sugar, adenine base, and two phosphate groups.
    • DA protein made of three amino acids and a phosphate group.
  3. 3.When ATP is hydrolysed, it is converted to ADP and a phosphate ion. Which of the following best describes the energy change during this process?

    Medium
    • AEnergy is released and can be used for processes within a cell.
    • BEnergy is taken in from the surroundings to break the bond.
    • CEnergy is released only if oxygen is present.
    • DEnergy is stored as heat and cannot be used by the cell.
  4. 4.Which of the following is NOT a feature that makes ATP suitable as an immediate energy source for cells?

    Medium
    • AIt is a very stable molecule that can be stored for long periods.
    • BIt releases a small but sufficient quantity of energy.
    • CIt can be hydrolysed quickly and easily by a single enzyme.
    • DIt is soluble and can move easily within cells.
  5. 5.Which of the following are uses of ATP in the human body? (Select all that apply.)

    Medium
    • AActive transport of molecules across cell membranes
    • BMuscle contraction
    • CAnabolic reactions to synthesise macromolecules
    • DLong-term storage of energy in adipose tissue
    • EMovement of chromosomes within the cell
  6. 6.Which of the following statements about aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans are correct? (Select all that apply.)

    Medium
    • AAerobic respiration completely oxidises glucose, while anaerobic respiration partially oxidises it.
    • BAerobic respiration produces approximately 36 ATP molecules per glucose, while anaerobic respiration produces 2 ATP molecules per glucose.
    • CAnaerobic respiration in humans produces lactate, while aerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide and water.
    • DAerobic respiration takes place only in the cytoplasm, while anaerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
    • EAnaerobic respiration requires oxygen, while aerobic respiration does not.
  7. 7.ATP is a very reactive molecule and is not stored in large amounts in living organisms.

    Easy

    True or false?

  8. 8.Anaerobic respiration in plants and yeasts produces lactate.

    Easy

    True or false?

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