Cellular Respiration Review

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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 three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages of cellular respiration are Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration that occurs in the cytoplasm, breaking down glucose into pyruvate and producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.

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Where does the Krebs Cycle occur?

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The Krebs Cycle occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain?

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The Electron Transport Chain is the final stage of cellular respiration, where most ATP is produced through the transfer of electrons and the pumping of protons.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows glycolysis to continue producing ATP when oxygen is not available.

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What type of fermentation occurs in muscles?

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Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscles when oxygen is scarce.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is the process of producing energy without oxygen, often resulting in fermentation.