Cellular respiration

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Define 'cellular respiration'

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Process in which organic molecules (carbohydrates) are broken down in cells to release energy for the cell's activity

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Cellular respiration can also release energy from

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Glucose, amino acids, fatty acids and glycerol

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In cellular respiration about 60% of energy as what?

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heat

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How is ATP made?

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When a phosphate group attaches to ADP

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What are phosphate groups held together by?

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High energy bonds

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What is the 1st step in the breaking down of glucose called?

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Glycolysis

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Where does glycolysis occur?

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Cytosol

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Is energy required in glycolysis?

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No

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What happens during glycolysis?

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1 glucose molecule broken down into 2 pyruvate molecules

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When does anaerobic respiration occur?

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After glycolysis if no oxygen available