Unit 2.3: Test Review

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What is Aerobic Respiration?

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Aerobic Respiration is the process that breaks down sugars in the presence of oxygen to produce large amounts of ATP (energy).

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Where does Cellular Respiration occur?

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Cellular Respiration occurs in the mitochondria of both autotrophs (organisms that produce their own food) and heterotrophs (organisms that consume others for food).

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What is the main purpose of Cellular Respiration?

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The main purpose of Cellular Respiration is to make ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the Universal Solvent?

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The Universal Solvent is a property of water that allows it to dissolve many substances, making it essential for biological processes.

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What do autotrophs produce during photosynthesis?

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Autotrophs produce oxygen and glucose during photosynthesis, which are essential for aerobic cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is Glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What role do mitochondria play in cells?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, where aerobic respiration occurs and ATP is produced.

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Why is water considered essential for life?

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Water is essential for life because it acts as a solvent, regulates temperature, and is involved in many biochemical reactions.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP, while cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.