Cellular Respiration

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What organelle does cellular respiration take place?

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Mitochondria

Front

What do photosynthesis and cellular respiration have in common?

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They both transform energy for an organism to use.

Front

Which kind of organism undergoes Cellular Respiration?

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Heterotroph

Front

Cellular Respiration is an aerobic process which means it requires Oxygen. True or False?

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True

Front

What happens to the respiration rate when the temperature increases?

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Respiration rate increases.

Front

Define Cellular Respiration.

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

Front

What is the main purpose of Cellular Respiration?

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To produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the chemical equation for Cellular Respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

Front

What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy molecule used by cells for various functions.

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What role do enzymes play in Cellular Respiration?

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Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions involved in breaking down glucose.