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 are the main stages of Cellular Respiration?

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The main stages are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain.

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Where does Glycolysis occur?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the main product of Glycolysis?

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The main product of Glycolysis is pyruvic acid.

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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.

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What are the products of the Krebs Cycle?

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

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What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain transfers electrons to form ATP and produces water as a byproduct.

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What is the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain?

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The final electron acceptor is oxygen, which combines with electrons and hydrogen to form water.

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How much ATP is produced in total from one glucose molecule during Cellular Respiration?

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A total of approximately 36-38 ATP molecules are produced from one glucose molecule.