Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce ATP, using oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to store and transfer energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, converting glucose into ATP.

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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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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose 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 the second stage of cellular respiration that processes pyruvate to produce electron carriers and ATP.

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What is the Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain is the final stage of cellular respiration where electrons are transferred through a series of proteins, leading to the production of a large amount of ATP.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to produce ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows cells to produce energy without oxygen, resulting in byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.