Unit 5: Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process of converting sunlight energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What does metabolism mean?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions that convert food into energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process that converts food (glucose) into energy (ATP) in the presence of oxygen.

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How do animals and plants interact in terms of respiration and photosynthesis?

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Animals release CO2, which is required for photosynthesis in plants.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.

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What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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Aerobic respiration (with oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen).

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs primarily in the mitochondria.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration, allowing for the complete breakdown of glucose to produce more ATP.