Module 8 Lesson 3 Cellular Respiration

Front

What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ -> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

Front

What molecules contain the majority of usable energy after the Krebs Cycle?

Back

NADH and FADH₂

Front

What happens to your breathing rate during exercise?

Back

It increases

Front

What molecule is formed in large amounts during the Electron Transport Chain?

Back

ATP

Front

How many molecules of pyruvic acid are produced during glycolysis?

Back

2

Front

What is glycolysis?

Back

The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvic acid.

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What is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

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It carries electrons to the Electron Transport Chain.

Front

What is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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Citric Acid Cycle

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Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the mitochondria.

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP).