7th grade Cellular Respiration

Front

What is the main source of energy for all life?

Back

The sun.

Front

What gas is released into the air during cellular respiration?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What gas do plants take in before photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What process do cells use to obtain energy from glucose?

Back

Cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

Back

Oxygen is used to help break down glucose to release energy.

Front

What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

Back

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP).

Front

What is ATP?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell.

Front

How do plants contribute to cellular respiration?

Back

Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis, which is used in cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Back

Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose), while cellular respiration converts glucose into usable energy (ATP).

Front

What is the importance of cellular respiration for living organisms?

Back

Cellular respiration provides the energy needed for all cellular processes.