ET Cellular Respiration 12/5/24

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process.

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What is the end product of glycolysis?

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Pyruvic acid.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary 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 and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is the Krebs cycle?

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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What are the main products of the Krebs cycle?

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The main products of the Krebs cycle are ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the final stage of cellular respiration, where ATP is produced using the energy released from the electron transport chain.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane that transfer electrons and pump protons to create a proton gradient.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows cells to generate energy without oxygen, producing byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.

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What is the significance of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?

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NADH and FADH2 are electron carriers that transport electrons to the electron transport chain, playing a crucial role in ATP production.