Cellular Respiration

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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 is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To break down glucose and produce ATP.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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In the cytoplasm.

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What does glycolysis break down glucose into?

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Pyruvate.

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Is cellular respiration an exothermic or endothermic process?

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Exothermic; heat is released.

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What is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

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What is the Krebs cycle also known as?

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Citric Acid Cycle.

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?

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In the mitochondria.