Cellular Respiration and Energy Production
Learning Objective
I can describe how cells use cellular respiration to produce energy.
Key Concepts
The main goal of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.
The three main steps of aerobic cellular respiration are glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis.
In the electron transport chain, oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor, combining with hydrogens to produce water.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 11 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the primary energy currency that cells use to power their processes?
2. In eukaryotic cells, where does aerobic cellular respiration primarily occur?
3. Write the overall equation for aerobic cellular respiration, identifying the reactants and products.
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Cellular Respiration (UPDATED)
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