Cell Respiration Overview

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What is aerobic cellular respiration?

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A process of energy conversion that releases energy from food in the presence of oxygen, forming new compounds.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What role does light energy play in cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

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Light energy is essential for photosynthesis, which produces glucose and oxygen, the reactants for cellular respiration.

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What are the two main reactants of cellular respiration?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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Define cellular respiration.

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Cellular respiration is the process that releases energy from food in the presence of oxygen.

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What are the products of aerobic cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy).

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How does cellular respiration relate to photosynthesis?

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Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are interconnected processes; photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.