Molecular Biology Review

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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In which part of the cell does cellular respiration take place?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

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All reactants of photosynthesis are products of respiration.

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What happens if a person takes in more calories than needed?

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The person's weight will increase.

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Which food provides the most energy in the shortest time?

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Fruit.

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Define cellular respiration.

Back

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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What is ATP and its role in the cell?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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Explain the process of 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.