Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?

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The breakdown of glucose to release ATP.

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the process that cells use to take energy from glucose?

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Cellular respiration.

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How many ATP molecules are produced from one molecule of glucose during aerobic cellular respiration?

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Approximately 36-38 ATP molecules.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What are the two types of cellular respiration?

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Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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A type of cellular respiration that requires oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A type of cellular respiration that does not require oxygen.