Cellular Respiration Review

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 NADH molecules.

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What is the net gain of ATP from glycolysis?

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The net gain of ATP from glycolysis is 2 ATP.

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What happens during fermentation?

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Fermentation occurs when there isn’t enough oxygen for aerobic respiration, allowing cells to produce energy anaerobically.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to convert sugar (glucose) into energy (ATP) for cellular activities.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What is produced during cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is a key reactant in cellular respiration, particularly in the electron transport chain, where it acts as the final electron acceptor.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes in the inner mitochondrial membrane that transfer electrons and pump protons to generate ATP.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.