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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is a biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does the electron transport chain occur in cellular respiration?

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The electron transport chain takes place in the folds of the mitochondrion.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration include ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Why is oxygen important in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration because it allows cells to produce ATP most efficiently.

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Who performs cellular respiration?

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Both autotrophs (organisms that produce their own food) and heterotrophs (organisms that consume other organisms) perform cellular respiration.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What role does glucose play in cellular respiration?

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Glucose serves as the primary fuel source for cellular respiration, providing the energy needed to produce ATP.

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What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?

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The overall equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2 (oxygen) → 6CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 6H2O (water) + ATP.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, resulting in less ATP production and byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.