Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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Chemical reaction that breaks down glucose to release energy (ATP).

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What is the function of the circulatory system in cellular respiration?

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Transport and deliver food molecules and oxygen to the cells.

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What does our body use for cellular respiration when glucose is no longer available?

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Stored fat.

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What is one food molecule needed for cellular respiration?

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Glucose.

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What is the chemical reaction that cells use to get energy from glucose?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the primary gas that is consumed during cellular respiration?

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Oxygen.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the role of glucose in cellular respiration?

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It is the main fuel that is broken down to produce energy.