CELLULAR RESPIRATION

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that converts food into energy in the form of ATP, involving the breakdown of glucose in the presence or absence of oxygen.

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Which organisms perform cellular respiration?

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All living organisms, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, perform cellular respiration.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to release energy stored in glucose for use by the cell.

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What does aerobic respiration require?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to produce energy.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in less energy production compared to aerobic respiration.

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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 glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage 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 also known as?

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The Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle.

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Where does the Krebs cycle occur?

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The Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP through the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.