Cellular Respiration & Fermentation Review - Chapter 9

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What is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius?

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Calorie

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True or False: Organisms get the energy they need from food.

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True

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What energy-rich compound is made from the energy available in food?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What process does the body use for short, quick bursts of energy?

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Lactic acid fermentation.

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What are the byproducts released during cellular respiration?

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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and H2O (Water)

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Define cellular respiration.

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is fermentation?

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A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.

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What is the primary purpose of ATP in cells?

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To store and transfer energy for cellular processes.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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A form of cellular respiration that requires oxygen to produce ATP.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A form of cellular respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less ATP.