Cell Processes Review

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In passive transport, particles are trying to reach ____________.

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equilibrium

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A drop of food coloring is dropped into a glass of water. After about 10 minutes the food coloring particles are spread out evenly. What process has caused the food coloring to spread?

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Diffusion

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What are the reactants for cellular respiration?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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In which organelle does cellular respiration take place?

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Mitochondria

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Water, Carbon Dioxide, and Energy (ATP)

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of particles against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular respiration occurs, producing ATP.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.