Bioenergetics

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What is Cellular Respiration?

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Cellular Respiration is the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Less ATP is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration.

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What do the explosions in a photo of cellular processes represent?

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ATP.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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Energy is released from ATP by removing the 3rd phosphate.

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What is Fermentation?

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Fermentation requires no oxygen and produces a minimal amount of ATP.

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What is the main purpose of Cellular Respiration?

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The main purpose of Cellular Respiration is to convert food into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen is used to help produce energy from glucose.

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What is produced during anaerobic respiration?

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Lactic acid or ethanol and a small amount of ATP.

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What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP).