Cellular Respiration

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What is the energy that is produced in cell respiration?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.

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What does aerobic mean?

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Aerobic means 'with oxygen'. It refers to processes that require oxygen to occur.

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What process produces the CO2 you breathe out?

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The Kreb's Cycle (also known as the Citric Acid Cycle) produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What are the reactants in cellular respiration?

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The reactants in cellular respiration are oxygen and sugar (glucose).

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Where does the Kreb's Cycle occur?

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The Kreb's Cycle occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

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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.

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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 lactic acid fermentation?

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Lactic acid fermentation is an anaerobic process that occurs in muscle cells when oxygen is scarce, producing lactic acid and ATP.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, which powers cellular activities.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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