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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that occurs in the cytoplasm, breaking down one molecule of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid, producing a net gain of 2 ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

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What is the main product of glycolysis?

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The main product of glycolysis is 2 molecules of pyruvic acid.

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What is the net ATP yield from glycolysis?

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The net ATP yield from glycolysis is 2 ATP.

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What gas is released during cellular respiration?

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The gas released during cellular respiration is carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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The equation for cellular respiration is: 6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the role of NAD+ in glycolysis?

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NAD+ acts as an electron carrier in glycolysis, helping to transfer electrons during the conversion of glucose to pyruvic acid.