Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To transform sugar into a usable form of energy (ATP).

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What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells regarding energy production?

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Only plant cells can perform photosynthesis.

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Define cellular respiration.

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration derived from?

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The products of photosynthesis.

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What is the end product of food digestion that is crucial for cellular respiration?

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Glucose.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power 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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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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In the cytoplasm.

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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, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is fermentation and when does it occur?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that occurs when oxygen is not available, allowing cells to produce energy without oxygen.