Cells and energy: Cellular respiration

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What molecule carries energy in cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to make ATP.

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How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ in terms of carbon dioxide?

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

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In which organelle does aerobic cellular respiration occur?

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Aerobic cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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How is energy from the sun transferred to animals?

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The sun's energy is transformed into food by plants, and animals eat plants to transform that food into energy.

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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 two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types of cellular respiration are aerobic respiration (with oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen).

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What is the role of glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose is a primary fuel source that is broken down during cellular respiration to produce ATP.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energy (glucose), while cellular respiration converts that chemical energy into usable energy (ATP).