Carbon Cycle

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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 glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose serves as the primary fuel for cellular respiration, providing the energy needed to produce ATP.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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How does oxygen contribute to cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere?

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Living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere through processes such as respiration and decomposition.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the greatest contributor to atmospheric carbon?

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Transportation is the greatest contributor to atmospheric carbon.

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What happens to carbon when fossil fuels are burned?

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When fossil fuels are burned, most of the carbon quickly enters the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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