Aerobic Respiration

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What is aerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration is a metabolic process that uses oxygen to convert glucose into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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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 are the main stages of aerobic respiration?

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The main stages of aerobic respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.

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What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle?

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The primary purpose of the Krebs cycle is to produce electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) for the electron transport chain.

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Which process produces the most ATP during aerobic respiration?

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The electron transport chain produces the most ATP during aerobic respiration.

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What role does oxygen play in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What are the end products of aerobic respiration?

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The end products of aerobic respiration are ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of electron carriers in aerobic respiration?

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Electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) transport electrons to the electron transport chain, where ATP is generated.

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How many ATP molecules are produced from one molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration?

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Up to 36-38 ATP molecules can be produced from one molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration.

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What is the function of the mitochondria in aerobic respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur, playing a crucial role in energy production.