AP Biology Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function

Cellular Respiration

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Biology

Cells

AP Biology

Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function

Middle School

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What is cellular respiration?

A process by which all living things make energy from glucose.

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Why do all living things need cellular respiration?

To grow, repair, and meet other energy needs.

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What organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

The mitochondria.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

Glucose and oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

ATP energy, water, and carbon dioxide.

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When does cellular respiration occur?

All day, every day, by all living things.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6H2O + 6CO2 + ATP energy.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration interdependent?

The reactants for one process are the products of another.

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How is carbon added to the atmosphere?

Through respiration, combustion, and decay.

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How is carbon taken from the atmosphere?

Through photosynthesis.

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Why is cellular respiration necessary?

All living things need energy.

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What are all living things made of?

Cells and carbon.

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How can the carbon cycle be kept in balance?

By having enough producers to use the CO2.

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