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 are the two stages of cellular respiration in the presence of oxygen?

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The two stages are glycolysis and aerobic respiration.

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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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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to make ATP.

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What type of organism is yeast?

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Yeast is a fungus.

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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.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

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The electron transport chain is responsible for producing the majority of ATP during cellular respiration.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows cells to produce energy without oxygen.