Cellular Respiration Chapter Flashcard

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What process converts food (glucose) into energy?

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Cellular Respiration

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What molecules are needed for cells to release energy?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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What system is involved in helping the process of blood doping in our body?

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Circulatory System

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What are the structural units (monomers) that make up proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What molecule(s) should be shown to the left of the arrow in the model of cellular respiration?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.

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Where does cellular respiration primarily occur in the cell?

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In the mitochondria.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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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 role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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