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 chemical equation for Cellular Respiration?

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The chemical equation is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is the main purpose of Cellular Respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is used as energy by the cell.

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What are the main stages of Cellular Respiration?

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The main stages are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain.

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Where does Glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is produced during Glycolysis?

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Glycolysis produces 2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules.

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What is the role of the Mitochondria in Cellular Respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where the Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain occur, producing most of the ATP.

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What is an Autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of oxygen in Cellular Respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, allowing for the production of ATP.