Cellular Respiration Vocabulary

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What is the main goal of Cellular Respiration?

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The main goal of Cellular Respiration is to make ATP.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What does anaerobic mean?

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Anaerobic refers to a process that does NOT require oxygen.

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What is the Kreb's Cycle?

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The Kreb's Cycle is the second stage of cellular respiration, where carbon dioxide is released and hydrogen atoms are saved.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during aerobic respiration.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows for the production of ATP without oxygen.