Bessette NGS2 Sem 1 Final 2024

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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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What are the main stages of aerobic respiration?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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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 and NADH.

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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 is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is the final stage of aerobic respiration where electrons are transferred through a series of proteins, leading to the production of a large amount of ATP.

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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 significance of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is a key reactant in photosynthesis, used by plants to produce glucose and oxygen.

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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 Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.