Carbon & Energy Review

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.

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What molecule carries energy in cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What is the starting molecule for glycolysis?

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The starting molecule for glycolysis is glucose.

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Which step of aerobic cellular respiration produces the most ATP?

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The Electron Transport Chain produces the most ATP during aerobic cellular respiration.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is the role of the Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle)?

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The Citric Acid Cycle processes acetyl-CoA to produce ATP, NADH, and FADH2, which are used in the Electron Transport Chain.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types of cellular respiration are aerobic respiration (requires oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (does not require oxygen).

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the end product of glycolysis?

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The end product of glycolysis is pyruvate.