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 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 products of Cellular Respiration?

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

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Where does Cellular Respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular Respiration occurs primarily in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What type of organisms perform Cellular Respiration?

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Both autotrophs (like plants) and heterotrophs (like animals) perform Cellular Respiration.

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How is Cellular Respiration related to Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose), while Cellular Respiration converts that chemical energy back into usable energy (ATP).

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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 during Cellular Respiration, allowing for the production of ATP.

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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, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less energy and resulting in byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.

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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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