Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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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 is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell, which powers various cellular activities.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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The three main stages of cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain (ETC).

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the end product of glycolysis?

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The end products of glycolysis are 2 molecules of pyruvate, 2 molecules of ATP, and 2 molecules of NADH.

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What is the Krebs cycle also known as?

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The Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle.

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?

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The Krebs cycle takes place in the mitochondria of the cell.

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What is produced during the Krebs cycle?

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During the Krebs cycle, ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide are produced.

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What is the role of the electron transport chain (ETC)?

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The role of the electron transport chain (ETC) is to transfer electrons from NADH and FADH2 to oxygen, producing ATP and water.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in the production of energy through processes like fermentation.