Unit 5: Cellular Respiration Review

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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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When do green plants carry on cellular respiration?

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Green plants carry on cellular respiration during both the night and the day.

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What is the main purpose of ATP in cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of ATP is to store and transfer energy for cellular processes.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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What substance is released as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide is released as a byproduct of cellular respiration.

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Where does most of the aerobic cellular respiration occur in a cell?

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Most of the aerobic cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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

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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 are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types of cellular respiration are aerobic respiration (with oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen).

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows cells to produce energy without oxygen, resulting in byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.