Explore Cellular Respiration Processes

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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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How much ATP does cellular respiration ideally produce?

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36 ATP.

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What causes muscle fatigue during exercise?

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Muscle fatigue results from the accumulation of lactic acid due to oxygen deficiency.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various biochemical reactions.

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What are the main products of aerobic cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What happens to ATP when energy is released?

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Energy is released from ATP when a phosphate group is removed.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows cells to produce energy without oxygen, resulting in products like lactic acid or ethanol.

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What is the greatest amount of ATP produced during which process?

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The greatest amount of ATP is produced during aerobic respiration.