Cellular Respiration 1

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that converts glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water. It occurs in both autotrophs and heterotrophs.

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Who performs cellular respiration?

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Both autotrophs (organisms that produce their own food) and heterotrophs (organisms that consume other organisms) perform cellular respiration.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

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

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

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Aerobic respiration produces 36 ATP molecules from one molecule of glucose.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration as it allows for the efficient production of ATP.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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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 ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy molecule used by cells to perform work, making it essential for cellular functions.

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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.