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 is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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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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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs primarily in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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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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How is ATP produced during cellular respiration?

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ATP is produced during cellular respiration through substrate-level phosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.