Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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The main stages of cellular respiration are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle), and the Electron Transport Chain.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, specifically the Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy (e.g., animals).

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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

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The primary energy currency of the cell is adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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How does temperature affect the rate of cellular respiration?

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As temperature increases, the rate of cellular respiration typically increases, up to a certain point, due to increased enzyme activity.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

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What is the Krebs Cycle?

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The Krebs Cycle, also known as the Citric Acid Cycle, is 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 Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain is the final stage of cellular respiration where electrons are transferred through a series of proteins, leading to the production of ATP.

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