AP Biology - Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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The catabolism of glucose to transfer energy to ATP.

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What are the products of aerobic cellular respiration?

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ATP, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water.

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Why is ATP considered the most significant energy carrying molecule?

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ATP has different bond energy between its phosphate groups.

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Which process produces the least amount of ATP in cells?

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Pyruvate Oxidation.

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Between which parts of the ATP molecule must the bonds be broken to form an ADP molecule?

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C and D.

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What is the main purpose of glycolysis?

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To break down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

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What role does oxygen play in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What is the citric acid cycle also known as?

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Krebs cycle.

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What is the main function of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?

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They serve as electron carriers that transport electrons to the electron transport chain.