U3 Review

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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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How does cellular respiration contribute to the carbon cycle?

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It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert food into energy.

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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 net gain of 2 ATP.

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What is the net gain of ATP from glycolysis?

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2 ATP.

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What are the main stages of cellular respiration?

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

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur, producing ATP.

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What is allosteric regulation?

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The binding of a molecule to an enzyme at a site other than the active site, which can increase or decrease enzyme activity.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur within the plant cell?

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Chloroplast.