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Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology SL
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking Oxygen's Role in Efficient ATP Production

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472 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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Key takeaways 🚀

  • Oxygen is a superstar in cell respiration! It's the terminal electron acceptor in aerobic respiration.
  • Without oxygen, our cells' energy production would plummet.

How ATP production works in the cell 🔋

  • For mitochondria to make ATP (our cell's energy currency), there has to be a flow of electrons and pumping of protons.
  • Reduced NAD is like the "battery" that kicks off this process by supplying pairs of electrons to start the journey!

💡 Real-world example: Imagine reduced NAD as the battery of an electric toy train. The train only starts moving when the battery supplies power. This train journey is similar to the electron's journey in the cell.

Electron transport chain (ETC) overview 🚂

  • The ETC is like a relay race where electron carriers pass on electrons.
  • Each carrier loves electrons more than the previous one. So, by the end of the chain, we need a super electron lover!

💡 Real-world example: Think of ETC like a game of "Hot Potato" where each player (carrier) is more eager than the last to grab the potato (electron).

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology SL
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking Oxygen's Role in Efficient ATP Production

Word Count Emoji
472 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Key takeaways 🚀

  • Oxygen is a superstar in cell respiration! It's the terminal electron acceptor in aerobic respiration.
  • Without oxygen, our cells' energy production would plummet.

How ATP production works in the cell 🔋

  • For mitochondria to make ATP (our cell's energy currency), there has to be a flow of electrons and pumping of protons.
  • Reduced NAD is like the "battery" that kicks off this process by supplying pairs of electrons to start the journey!

💡 Real-world example: Imagine reduced NAD as the battery of an electric toy train. The train only starts moving when the battery supplies power. This train journey is similar to the electron's journey in the cell.

Electron transport chain (ETC) overview 🚂

  • The ETC is like a relay race where electron carriers pass on electrons.
  • Each carrier loves electrons more than the previous one. So, by the end of the chain, we need a super electron lover!

💡 Real-world example: Think of ETC like a game of "Hot Potato" where each player (carrier) is more eager than the last to grab the potato (electron).

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