Mod Unit 3b: Ch. 10.1 (Intro Cell Resp)

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What is the cellular energy molecule that is produced by cell respiration?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What does aerobic mean?

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Aerobic means 'with oxygen'.

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Where does lactic acid fermentation occur?

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Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cells.

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What is the main goal of cellular respiration?

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The main goal of cellular respiration is to break down glucose into ATP.

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What are the reactants in cellular respiration?

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The reactants in cellular respiration are oxygen and sugar.

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What is the process of converting glucose into energy called?

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The process is called cellular respiration.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy without oxygen.

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What is produced during lactic acid fermentation?

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Lactic acid and a small amount of ATP are produced during lactic acid fermentation.

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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 are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.