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cellular respiration
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6th Grade
10/23/2013

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Cellular Respiration
Definition
the transfer of energy in an organic compound
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glucose and oxygen
Definition
Two critical ingredients required for cellular respiration
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true or false
Definition
cells must have a steady supply of glucose so that ATP production is continuous
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aerobic respiration
Definition
meaning that it occurs in the presence of oxygen
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Cellular Respiration
Definition
The process of creating cell energy
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Mitochondria
Definition
the powerhouses of the cell
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What happens during respiration
Definition
Cells break sown simple food molecules
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Why do cells carry out respiration continuously
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if it ceases, the cell dies
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Raw materials
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Oxygen and glucose
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Products
Definition
Energy, carbon dioxide, water
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True or false
Definition
Photosynthesis and respiration form a cycle that keeps the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide fairly constant in Earth's atmosphere
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Fermentation
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An energy releasing process that does NOT require oxygen
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Alcoholic and lactic acid
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two types of fermentation
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True or false
Definition
Lactic acid fermentation takes place when cells use oxygen more quickly than it is replaced
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Cytoplasm
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stage 1, no oxygen,
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mitochondria
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stage 2
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Stage 1
Definition
energy is released from glucose
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stage 2
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either aerobic (with O2) or anaerobic (without O2)
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true or false
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The ATP provide cells with the energy they need to carry out the activities of life
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