Monday, November 17, 2025

3.5 Cellular Respiration continued

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

·  Describe the processes and structural features of mitochondria that allow organisms to use energy stored in biological macromolecules.

·  Explain how cells obtain energy from biological macromolecules in order to power cellular functions.

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Tasks:

1

Video: Cellular Respiration

 


Video

 

2

Cellular Respiration Overview

 

Review the overall process of respiration using PowerPoint.

 

3

Modeling thermodynamics and reactions in Cellular Respiration 

You and a small group are to use a large printout and they are to determine the impact of energy (heat) and parts of the following (labeling) endergonic, exergonic, catabolic, anabolic, oxidation and reduction. 

 

4

Teacher Notes > Cellular Respiration

Use slides to go over glycolysis, pyruvate breakdown, citric acid cycle (aka Krebs) and ETC.

 

5

Checkpoint Questions   What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration? Why do you think aerobic respiration is an evolutionary adaptation to this process? 

 

See the assignment on Google Classroom.

 

 

Homework

Lab: Photosynthesis (Mon)

Read & Study Textbook 8.2 & 8.3

Quizlet Cellular Respiration

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

1/20/25 Quiz: Cellular Respiration (study guide)

11/22/25 Test: Cellular Energetics – unit 3 (study guide)

 

Calendar Notes

11/26/25 – 12/1/25 Thanksgiving Break

12/2/25 School Resumes (unit 4 start)