Cellular Respiration

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What is the process called that breaks down glucose to release energy?

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Cellular Respiration

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell where ATP is produced.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain (ETC).

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How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis?

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2 ATP molecules.

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What is the function of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?

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They are electron carriers that transport electrons to the electron transport chain.

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What is the significance of the electron transport chain?

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It produces the majority of ATP during cellular respiration.

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What is catabolism?

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Catabolism is the metabolic process that breaks down molecules to release energy.

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What is the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)