1
Q
What is cellular respiration?
A
Cellular respiration is the process by which oxygen and organic molecules (i.e., food) are
converted to energy (in the form of adenosine triphosphate, ATP) and other bi-products
(carbon dioxide and water)
2
Q
What is the equation for cellular respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 (g) → 6 H2O + 6 CO2 (g) + ATP (energy)
3
Q
What is the metabolic rate of an organism?
A
The metabolic rate of an organism is simply the respiration rate per unit mass (e.g., grams) of
respiring tissue.
4
Q
What is Q10?
A
Q10 measures the increase in metabolic rate for each 10°C rise in
temperature.
5
Q
What is the formula for Q10?
A
Q10 = (R2/R1)
6
Q
What are the Q10 values for chemical and physical processes?
A
2 and 1.2
