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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 primary function of ATP in cells?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the main energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Cellular respiration occurs primarily in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the relationship between food calories and chemistry calories?

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1 food calorie is equal to 1000 chemistry calories.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What role do mitochondria play in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur, producing the majority of ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is the final stage of cellular respiration, where electrons are transferred through a series of proteins, leading to the production of ATP.