Cellular Respiration Review

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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What molecule is given off by animals during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the main goal of cellular respiration?

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To make ATP

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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What results in the storage of energy in the ATP/ADP cycle?

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The addition of a phosphate group.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used to help convert glucose into ATP.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is glycolysis?

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The first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.