Cellular Respiration Set 2

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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 two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types of cellular respiration are aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

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What is the primary difference between aerobic respiration and fermentation?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is the overall equation for aerobic respiration?

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The overall equation for aerobic respiration is: glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP).

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What does 'aerobic' mean?

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Aerobic means requiring oxygen.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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

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What are the end products of fermentation?

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The end products of fermentation can include lactic acid (in animals) or ethanol and carbon dioxide (in yeast).

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How many ATP molecules are produced in glycolysis?

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Glycolysis produces a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.

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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.