CR Pretest

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What is Cellular Respiration?

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Cellular Respiration is an aerobic process that requires oxygen to convert glucose into energy.

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What does it mean that Cellular Respiration is an aerobic process?

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It means that Cellular Respiration requires oxygen to occur.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the process of splitting the glucose molecule to release energy.

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What is the energy organelle in cells?

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The mitochondria are known as the energy organelles because they produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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Which food group provides most of our energy?

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Carbohydrates (carbs) provide most of our energy.

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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 energy.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy molecule produced during cellular respiration.

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What are the two main types of cellular respiration?

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The two main types are aerobic respiration (requires oxygen) and anaerobic respiration (does not require oxygen).

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What is the byproduct of aerobic respiration?

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The byproducts of aerobic respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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What role do mitochondria play in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through the process of cellular respiration.