Essential idea: Cell respiration supplies energy for the functions of life. By Chris Paine https ://bioknowledgy.weebly.com/ 2.8 Cell Respiration Energy in cells is all about the molecule shown, Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). The energy is held in the bonds between atoms, in particular the high energy bond that joins the second and third phosphates. ATP is the energy currency of the cell. Hence the efficiency of respiration is measured by the yield of ATP. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:ATP_chemical_structure.png
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Essential idea: Cell respiration supplies energy for the functions of life.
By Chris Paine
https://bioknowledgy.weebly.com/
2.8 Cell Respiration
Energy in cells is all about the molecule shown, Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). The energy is held in the bonds between atoms, in particular the high energy bond that joins the second and third phosphates. ATP is the energy currency of the cell. Hence the efficiency of respiration is measured by the yield of ATP.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Potassium hydroxide (alkali) solutionHydroxide solutions are used to absorb carbon dioxide in the air
Filter paper wicksIncrease the efficiency of carbon dioxide absorption
Aerobic respiration uses 6 molecules of gas (oxygen) and creates 6 molecules of gas (carbon dioxide) = no change in volume, but …
… carbon dioxide is absorbed therefore the
volume of gas in the respirometer decreases.Respiring organismSuitable living organism will respire aerobically
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Capillary tube containing coloured oilMovement in the oil per minute toward tube B measures the rate of oxygen consumption. If the diameter of the capillary tube is known then a volume can be calculated
Rubber bungs seal tubesCloses the system to prevent changes in air volume not due to respiration
SyringeUsed to reset the position of the coloured oil
Metal cageKeeps the organism in place and away from contact with the hydroxide solution.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Temperature controlledThe respirometer is immersed in a water bath to prevent temperature affecting the pressure and hence volume of air in the apparatus.
Hoffman clipSeals the respirometer and can be opened to reset it after the volume has been reduced by oxygen consumption.
n.b. due to gas expansion the Hoffman clip should be left open until the respirometer is at the desired temperature – if not an explosion can result.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Tube AActs as a control to ensure that changes in the level of coloured oil are due to respiration, not the reaction of the akali with atmospheric gases other than carbon dioxide.
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Respiring organism: If using invertebrates rather than seeds what are the ethical questions that need answering?
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
Respiring organism: If using invertebrates rather than seeds what are the ethical questions that need answering?
• Is it acceptable to remove animals from their natural habitat for use in an experiment?• Can the animals be safely returned to their habitat?• Will the animals suffer pain or any other harm during the experiment?• Can the risk of accidents that cause pain or suffering to the animals be minimized during
the experiment? In particular, can contact with the alkali be prevented?• Is the use of animals in the experiment essential or is there an alternative method that
The diagram shows the design of a typical respirometer. They vary greatly in their design, but all can be used to calculate the rate of respiration by measuring the consumption of oxygen.
You should aim to carry out your own investigation
In the absence of equipment you can use the worksheet (Q1-10) with the virtual lab:http://biologycorner.com/worksheets/cellular_respiration_AP_Lab5_virtual.html
Bread is made by adding water to flour, kneading the mixture to make dough and then baking it. Usually an ingredient is added to the dough to create bubbles of gas, so that the baked bread has a lighter texture (e.g. yeast).
After kneading (mixing) the dough is kept warm to encourage the yeast to respire.
Yeast can respire aerobically or anaerobically, but oxygen in the dough is soon used up so the yeast is forced to respire anaerobically.
The carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic cell respiration cannot escape from the dough and forms bubbles causing the dough to swell and rise.
Certain human activities require anaerobic respirationsuch as weightlifting and sprinting.
Rapid generation of ATP enables us to maximise the power of muscle contractions.
Aerobic respiration generates a much greater yield of ATP, but anaerobic respiration can supply ATP very rapidly, as oxygen is not required.
Anaerobic cell respiration produces lactate. There is a limit to the concentration that the body can tolerate and this limits how much or how long anaerobic respiration can be done for.
Afterwards lactate must be broken down. This involves the use of oxygen. It can take several minutes for enough oxygen to be absorbed for all lactate to be broken down. The demand for oxygen that builds up during a period of anaerobic respiration is called the oxygen debt.