Across
- 2. the major electron carrier in the steps of cellular respiration
- 5. reactions that break down larger molecules and release energy
- 10. powerhouse of the cell where the majority of ATP is made
- 12. step of cellular respiration with the largest energy payoff producing up to 34 ATP molecules
- 14. molecule that acts like a "rechargeable battery" storing energy to be used in cells
- 15. The second law of thermodynamics says every conversion of energy is inefficient and results in some energy being lost as _________.
- 16. glucose is broken down to 2 pyruvate molecules with net gain of 2 ATP and 2 NADH
- 19. location of the electron transport chain in mitochondria
- 21. part of cell where glycolysis takes place
- 22. the high-energy bonds in ATP are the bonds between _____________ groups
- 24. made from pyruvate along with the side products NADH and carbon dioxide
- 26. ___________ energy is the energy of motion
Down
- 1. ____________ energy is the type of potential energy stored in the bonds between atoms
- 3. process by which cells obtain energy under anaerobic conditions (without oxygen)
- 4. oxygen + glucose --> carbon dioxide + water + ATP
- 6. the process by which plants capture energy from the sun and convert it into stored energy that can be used by living organisms
- 7. reactions that link smaller molecules together and require energy
- 8. ____________ energy is the stored energy resulting from an object's location or position
- 9. final acceptor of electrons at the end of the electron transport chain
- 11. produced by our muscles when they need energy but oxygen is not available
- 13. drive the production of ATP by passing back down their concentration gradient at the end of the electron transport chain (through ATP Synthase)
- 17. this step yields 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, 4 carbon dioxide, and 2 ATP for each glucose
- 18. The first law of thermodynamics says energy can never be created or _________________. It can only change form.
- 20. the sum of all the chemical reactions in a living organism
- 23. location in mitochondria where the Krebs cycle occurs
- 25. provide energy to pump hydrogen ions against their concentration gradient in the electron transport chain