Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the net gain of ATP during glycolysis?

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2 ATP

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Which part of cellular respiration produces the most ATP?

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Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What organisms undergo cellular respiration?

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All organisms, including fungi, animals, and plants.

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What molecule is broken down to provide energy for life processes?

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Glucose

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain (ETC).

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Where does glycolysis occur?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

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The Krebs Cycle takes place in the mitochondria.

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What is produced during the Krebs Cycle?

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Carbon dioxide, ATP, NADH, and FADH2.