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 is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to transform sugar (glucose) into a usable form of energy (ATP) for cellular activities.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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

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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used in cellular respiration to help convert glucose into ATP, and it is essential for aerobic respiration.

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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 the byproduct of cellular respiration in animals?

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The byproduct of cellular respiration in animals is carbon dioxide.

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How many ATP molecules are produced from one molecule of glucose during cellular respiration?

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Up to 36-38 ATP molecules can be produced from one molecule of glucose during cellular respiration.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight, while cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.