Cellular respiration flashcard

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What happens in the electron transport chain?

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NADH and FADH2 drop off hydrogens to form massive amounts of ATP.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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Glycolysis is responsible for breaking glucose down into what?

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2 Pyruvic Acids.

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Which of the following is a reactant of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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Where does glycolysis take place?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain.

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What is produced during glycolysis?

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2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvic Acids.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.

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What is the Krebs Cycle also known as?

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Citric Acid Cycle.