AP Bio Review - Unit III (Energetics)

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is a metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid, occurring in the cytoplasm of the cell. It is an anaerobic process, meaning it does not require oxygen.

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Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?

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The Calvin Cycle takes place in the stroma of chloroplasts.

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What is the primary site of ATP production during aerobic cellular respiration?

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The primary site of ATP production during aerobic cellular respiration is oxidative phosphorylation.

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What are the main products of the Kreb's cycle?

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The main products of the Kreb's cycle include CO2, FADH2, and NADH. Pyruvate is not produced in the Kreb's cycle.

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What is the source of oxygen produced in photosynthesis?

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The oxygen produced in photosynthesis comes from water (H2O) molecules.

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Define anaerobic respiration.

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in the partial breakdown of glucose and the production of energy.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the final stage of aerobic respiration, where ATP is produced using energy derived from the electron transport chain.

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Explain the role of NADH in cellular respiration.

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NADH is an electron carrier that transports electrons to the electron transport chain, playing a crucial role in ATP production.

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What is the function of the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?

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Thylakoid membranes are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy.

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What is the significance of the Kreb's cycle in cellular respiration?

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The Kreb's cycle is significant because it generates electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) and ATP, and it produces CO2 as a waste product.