Cellular Respiration

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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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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is used as energy by cells to perform various functions.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages of cellular respiration are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is produced during glycolysis?

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Glycolysis produces 2 ATP molecules, 2 NADH molecules, and 2 pyruvate molecules from one glucose molecule.

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What is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.

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Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

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The Krebs Cycle takes place in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What are the main products of the Krebs Cycle?

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The main products of the Krebs Cycle are ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain is responsible for producing the majority of ATP during cellular respiration by using electrons from NADH and FADH2.

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Where does the Electron Transport Chain occur?

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The Electron Transport Chain occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane.