Cellular Respiration

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy.

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What energy is needed for photosynthesis?

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Light energy from the sun is needed for photosynthesis.

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How does the human body get energy?

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The human body gets energy by combining food and oxygen.

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What are living things that gain energy by eating other organisms called?

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They are called Heterotrophs.

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What molecule is given off by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is given off by plants during photosynthesis.

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types are aerobic respiration (with oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen).

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, producing ATP.