Biology CFA #2

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Define cellular respiration.

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Inside the mitochondria.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP serves as the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the two main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis and the Krebs cycle (Citric Acid Cycle).

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What is glycolysis?

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The first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.