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 inputs of cellular respiration?

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The main inputs of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main outputs of cellular respiration?

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The main outputs of cellular respiration are ATP (energy), carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration primarily occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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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, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions that occur in the mitochondria, producing electron carriers for the electron transport chain.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is the final stage of cellular respiration, where electrons are transferred through a series of proteins, generating a large amount of ATP.

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How do plants and animals interact in the context of cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

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Plants produce oxygen and glucose through photosynthesis, which animals use for cellular respiration, while animals release carbon dioxide that plants need for photosynthesis.