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 are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration primarily occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What is the primary goal of cellular respiration?

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The primary goal of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.

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How is cellular respiration related to photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, while cellular respiration uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.

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What role do plants play in cellular respiration for animals?

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Plants produce oxygen and glucose through photosynthesis, which are essential for animals' cellular respiration.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2 (oxygen) → 6CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 6H2O (water) + ATP.

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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

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During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to release energy, which is stored in ATP.