Cellular Respiration

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Where does cellular respiration occur?

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Mitochondria

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What type of metabolic process is photosynthesis?

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Anabolism

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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What does the expression 'feel the burn' refer to in exercise?

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Lactic acid fermentation

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Where does glycolysis take place?

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Cytoplasm

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron transport chain

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP).

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A form of respiration that occurs without oxygen.