Cellular Respiration

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What is needed for cellular respiration, and where does it come from?

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Glucose is needed for cellular respiration, and it comes from food.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP.

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What process do cells use to take energy from glucose?

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Cells use cellular respiration to take energy from glucose.

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Which system in the human body collects oxygen from the air?

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The respiratory system collects oxygen from the air.

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Which type of cells use the process of cellular respiration?

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Nearly all cells use the process of cellular respiration.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, essential for powering cellular processes.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used in cellular respiration to help convert glucose into ATP.

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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.

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How does cellular respiration differ from photosynthesis?

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Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy, while photosynthesis converts light energy into glucose.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + ATP.