AP Biology Cellular Respiration

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process.

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What is the main product of glycolysis?

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The main product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid.

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In which step of cellular respiration is glucose broken down?

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Glucose is broken down in the glycolysis step of cellular respiration.

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What type of respiration requires oxygen?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen.

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What is the primary energy carrier in cells?

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The primary energy carrier in cells is ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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What happens to the Krebs cycle if oxygen is not present?

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The Krebs cycle does not occur if oxygen is not present.

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What are the two types of respiration?

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The two types of respiration are aerobic respiration (requires oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (does not require oxygen).

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What is produced during the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle produces ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide as byproducts.

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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 is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

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NADH carries electrons to the electron transport chain, where they are used to produce ATP.