Cellular Respiration Review

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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 glycolysis?

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The main purpose of glycolysis is to break down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What are the end products of glycolysis?

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The end products of glycolysis are 2 pyruvate molecules, 2 ATP molecules, and 2 NADH molecules.

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What is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.

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Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

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The Krebs Cycle takes place in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What are the main products of the Krebs Cycle?

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The main products of the Krebs Cycle are ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain is responsible for producing the majority of ATP during cellular respiration by using high-energy electrons from NADH and FADH2.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the process of ATP production that occurs in the Electron Transport Chain, where energy from electrons is used to convert ADP into 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, converting pyruvate into lactic acid and producing ATP.