Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
To drive the bulk production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What are the common nutrients used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
Sugar, amino acids, and fatty acids
What distinguishes aerobic respiration from anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires O2, while anaerobic respiration does not.
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
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What is the most common oxidizing agent used in cellular respiration?
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Study Notes
Cellular Respiration Overview
- The primary purpose of cellular respiration is to generate energy for the cell in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
Nutrients Used in Respiration
- Common nutrients used by animal and plant cells in respiration are glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids
Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration
- Aerobic respiration distinguishes itself from anaerobic respiration by requiring oxygen (O2) and producing water and carbon dioxide as byproducts, whereas anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen and produces lactic acid or ethanol and carbon dioxide as byproducts
Reactions Involved
- Cellular respiration involves three types of reactions: oxidation, reduction, and ATP synthesis
Oxidizing Agent
- The most common oxidizing agent used in cellular respiration is oxygen (O2)
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