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 are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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How is cellular respiration related to photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants of cellular respiration, making them opposite processes.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which provides energy for cellular activities.

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Which organisms perform cellular respiration?

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Both animals and plants perform cellular respiration.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as it helps to break down glucose to release energy.

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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

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Glucose is broken down during cellular respiration to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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