Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process that cells use to take energy from glucose.

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What two things are needed for cellular respiration to happen in a cell?

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Glucose and oxygen are needed for cellular respiration.

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Which types of cells use cellular respiration?

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Nearly all cells use the process of cellular respiration.

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What is absorbed from the air for cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is absorbed from the air for cellular respiration.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂ → ATP + CO₂ + H₂O

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.

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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 is the role of glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose serves as the primary fuel for cellular respiration, providing the energy needed for cellular activities.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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How do plants obtain glucose for cellular respiration?

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Plants produce glucose through photosynthesis, which they then use in cellular respiration.