Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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Which organisms undergo cellular respiration?

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Both animals and plants undergo cellular respiration.

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What is the waste gas produced during cellular respiration?

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The waste gas produced during cellular respiration is carbon dioxide.

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What molecule is given off by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is the molecule given off by plants during photosynthesis.

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What type of energy is stored in glucose and ATP?

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The energy stored in glucose and ATP is referred to as chemical energy.

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What are organisms that gain energy by consuming other organisms called?

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Organisms that gain energy by consuming other organisms are called heterotrophs.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, converting glucose into ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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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 + ATP.