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 molecule is primarily responsible for storing energy during cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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Define cellular respiration.

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What is the general equation for cellular respiration?

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Oxygen + Sugar -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP).

Front

How does exercise affect your breathing rate?

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It increases.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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In the cytoplasm.

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What is produced during glycolysis?

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2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.

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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 are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.