Cell Respiration

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What is glycolysis?

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

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What is the role of ATP in glycolysis?

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ATP provides the activation energy needed to initiate the glycolysis process.

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What does 'aerobic' mean?

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Aerobic means 'with oxygen'.

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What happens to pyruvate in the presence of oxygen?

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In the presence of oxygen, pyruvate enters the Kreb's Cycle for further energy extraction.

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What is the Kreb's Cycle?

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The Kreb's Cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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How many net ATP are produced in glycolysis?

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2 net ATP are produced in glycolysis.

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How many ATP are produced in the Kreb's Cycle?

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2 ATP are produced in the Kreb's Cycle.

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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Lactic acid fermentation is an anaerobic process where glucose is converted into energy and lactic acid when oxygen is not available.

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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 to produce 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, and then release waste products.