Cellular Respiration

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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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Which organisms undergo cellular respiration?

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Both animals and plants undergo cellular respiration.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the main products of cellular respiration?

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The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP

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How does cellular respiration differ from photosynthesis?

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

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as it is used to help convert glucose into ATP.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration and is released into the atmosphere.