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 the energy currency of the cell.

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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 (Citric Acid 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 produced during glycolysis?

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During glycolysis, 2 ATP molecules, 2 NADH molecules, and 2 pyruvate molecules are produced.

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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 main products of the Krebs Cycle?

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

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.

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What happens to the carbon dioxide produced during cellular respiration?

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The carbon dioxide produced during cellular respiration is expelled from the body when we exhale.