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 organisms can perform cellular respiration?

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Both plants and animals can perform cellular respiration.

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What is glycolysis?

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

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What type of respiration does glycolysis occur in?

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Glycolysis occurs in anaerobic respiration.

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Where does aerobic respiration take place in the cell?

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Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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What are the end products of glycolysis?

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Glycolysis produces 2 pyruvic acids and 2 ATP.

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What is the role of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?

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The ETC uses high-energy electrons to convert ADP 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 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 the significance of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.