(a) Complete the glucose breakdown pathway in case of aerobic respirat

1.	(a) Complete the glucose breakdown pathway in case of aerobic respiration by filling the blanks(b) Name the molecule in the cell which stores the energy produced at the end of the pathway. (c) Why do we get cramps during vigorous muscular activity
Answer» (a) (1) Pyruvate (3 carbon molecules) (2) Energy (3) Presence of oxygen (4) In Mitochondria (5) Carbon dioxide (6) Water (b) ATP (c) Lactic acid accumulation, in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic respiration)cause cramps.

(a) Complete the glucose breakdown pathway in case of aerobic respiration by filling the blanks(b) Name the molecule in the cell which stores the energy produced at the end of the pathway. (c) Why do we get cramps during vigorous muscular activity

Answer»

(a) (1) Pyruvate (3 carbon molecules)

(2) Energy

(3) Presence of oxygen

(4) In Mitochondria

(5) Carbon dioxide

(6) Water

(b) ATP