Cellular Respiration

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ -> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

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ATP

Front

What molecule is known to contain three phosphate groups?

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ATP

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During which process is glucose broken down?

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Glycolysis

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain

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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 is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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Citric Acid Cycle

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What are the end products of the Krebs Cycle?

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CO₂, ATP, NADH, and FADH₂