Cellular Respiration Review

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to make ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the main products of aerobic cellular respiration?

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

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True or False: Only animal cells perform cellular respiration.

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False. Both plant cells and animal cells depend on cellular respiration for their energy needs.

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What is the process called that occurs in the absence of oxygen to produce energy?

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The process that occurs in the absence of oxygen to produce energy is called fermentation.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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What causes muscle fatigue during intense exercise?

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Muscle fatigue during intense exercise is caused by the accumulation of lactic acid due to oxygen deficiency.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP through the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in less ATP production compared to aerobic respiration.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is the chemical equation for aerobic cellular respiration?

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The chemical equation for aerobic cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.