Flashcard #8 Cellular Respiration

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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 is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What happens to ATP when it releases energy?

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When ATP releases energy, it loses a phosphate group, converting into ADP (adenosine diphosphate).

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are the inputs for cellular respiration, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are the inputs for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP).

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is crucial for regulating Earth's climate and supporting life by recycling carbon among the atmosphere, land, and oceans.

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What effect does burning fossil fuels have on the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels increases CO2 levels in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change and global warming.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere and incorporates it into organic molecules, thus playing a key role in the carbon cycle.

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What is the primary product of cellular respiration?

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The primary product of cellular respiration is ATP, which provides energy for cellular activities.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a form of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less energy than aerobic respiration.