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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to make ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell.

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In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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Which types of organisms perform cellular respiration?

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Both animals and plants perform cellular respiration.

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How does photosynthesis differ from cellular respiration in terms of carbon dioxide?

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

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How is energy from the sun transferred to animals?

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The sun's energy is transformed into food by plants, and animals eat plants to transform that food into energy.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, making it essential for various cellular processes.

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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The main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle), and oxidative phosphorylation.

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What role do mitochondria play in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration takes place, converting biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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What is glycolysis and where does it occur?

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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, occurring in the cytoplasm.

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What is the Krebs cycle and what does it produce?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, occurs in the mitochondria and produces ATP, NADH, and FADH2 from acetyl-CoA.

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