AP Biology Cellular Respiration

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What is the term for the production of ATP without oxygen?

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Anaerobic

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What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle?

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To produce electron donators

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ -> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy

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Where does the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) occur?

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Inner mitochondrial membrane

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Cellular respiration involves the net _______ of glucose.

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Oxidation

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What is the primary molecule that stores energy in cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.

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What is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

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NADH carries electrons to the Electron Transport Chain.

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What is produced during the Krebs cycle?

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Electron carriers (NADH and FADH₂) and CO₂.