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What is the first step of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate.

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In a chemical reaction, what is conserved?

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Both matter and energy are conserved in a chemical reaction.

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What do enzymes do to the rate of chemical reactions?

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Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What does 'Auto' mean in biological terms?

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'Auto' means 'self', indicating processes that occur independently.

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What is a characteristic of life that a rose bush exhibits?

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A rose bush requires energy to grow and sustain itself.

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What is the role of glycolysis in cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.

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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 used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy.

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What is the function of the electron transport chain (ETC)?

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The ETC is responsible for producing ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

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What is the definition of autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances.

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What is the significance of energy conservation in chemical reactions?

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Energy conservation ensures that the total energy before and after a reaction remains constant, adhering to the law of conservation of energy.