Cellular Respiration

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What is the primary product of cellular respiration in animals?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Define cellular respiration.

Back

Cellular respiration is the breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells regarding energy production?

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Only plant cells can perform photosynthesis.

Front

What do glucose molecules store?

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Chemical energy.

Front

How many carbon atoms are present in a glucose molecule?

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6.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

Front

What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

Front

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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In the cytoplasm.

Front

What is produced during the Krebs cycle?

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NADH, FADH2, ATP, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the significance of the electron transport chain?

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It produces the majority of ATP during cellular respiration.