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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What is the equation for Cellular Respiration?

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The equation for Cellular Respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is an Autotroph?

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An Autotroph is an organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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A Heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What are the main reactants of Cellular Respiration?

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The main reactants of Cellular Respiration are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What are the main products of Cellular Respiration?

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The main products of Cellular Respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP (energy).

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What role does oxygen play in Cellular Respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for Cellular Respiration as it acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of Cellular Respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Krebs Cycle?

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The Krebs Cycle, also known as the Citric Acid Cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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