Cellular Respiration

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What is cellular respiration?
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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.
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Where does cellular respiration occur?
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Cellular respiration primarily occurs in the mitochondria of cells.
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What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?
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The three stages are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and Oxidative Phosphorylation.
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What is glycolysis?
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Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration, breaking down glucose into pyruvate.
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What is the Krebs Cycle?
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The Krebs Cycle is a series of reactions that generate electron carriers from pyruvate in cellular respiration.
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What is oxidative phosphorylation?
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Oxidative phosphorylation is the stage of cellular respiration where ATP is produced using an electron transport chain.
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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, a usable energy form for cells.
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What are the products of cellular respiration?
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The products are ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.
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How is the mitochondria involved in cellular respiration?
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Mitochondria host most stages of cellular respiration, particularly the Krebs Cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?
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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, forming water.
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How do cells produce energy without oxygen?
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Cells can produce energy without oxygen through anaerobic respiration or fermentation.
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What is the role of NADH and FADH₂ in cellular respiration?
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NADH and FADH₂ carry electrons to the electron transport chain, facilitating ATP production.
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How is the energy from glucose captured in cellular respiration?
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Energy from glucose is captured through the breakdown of chemical bonds, forming ATP during glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation.
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What impacts can temperature have on cellular respiration?
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Temperature affects enzyme activity; moderate temperatures optimize cellular respiration while extremes decrease efficiency.
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What happens during the electron transport chain?
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During the electron transport chain, electrons are transferred through proteins, releasing energy to pump protons and produce ATP.
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