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 main purpose of glycolysis?

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The main purpose of glycolysis is to break down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process.

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Where does glycolysis occur?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What are the end products of glycolysis?

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The end products of glycolysis are 2 pyruvate molecules, 2 ATP, and 2 NADH.

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What is the Krebs cycle also known as?

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The Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle or the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle.

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?

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The Krebs cycle takes place in the mitochondria.

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What is the main function of the Krebs cycle?

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The main function of the Krebs cycle is to produce electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) and ATP through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which ATP is produced using the energy released from the electron transport chain.

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What role do mitochondria play in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP from glucose.

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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.