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 ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What happens when a phosphate group is removed from an ATP molecule?

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A substantial amount of energy is released.

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Which process produces the most ATP per molecule of glucose?

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Aerobic respiration produces the most ATP per molecule of glucose.

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of carbon dioxide?

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

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Where does the electron transport chain take place in cellular respiration?

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The electron transport chain takes place in the folds of the mitochondrion.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle), and the Electron Transport Chain.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What role does oxygen play in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.