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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Why do cells require oxygen?
How much ATP is produced from a single molecule of glucose during aerobic cellular respiration?
What is the process called that forms ATP from ADP and phosphate?
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During aerobic cellular respiration, what percentage of the energy released is stored in ATP?
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What happens to ATP when it is used for energy in cellular processes?
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What role do negative charges on the phosphate groups in ATP play?
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What is the consequence of not having enough oxygen for a short period?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Function
- The respiratory system takes in oxygen (O2O_2O2) and removes carbon dioxide (CO2CO_2CO2) from the body.
Oxygen's Role in the Body
- The body needs oxygen for aerobic cellular respiration.
- Aerobic cellular respiration is the process that produces ATP, the body's energy molecule.
Aerobic Cellular Respiration
- Aerobic cellular respiration is a series of chemical reactions that take place within cells.
- The reactions require oxygen and produce energy.
- The process is fueled by the food we eat.
Energy Production and ATP
- Aerobic cellular respiration releases energy, with about 64% being thermal energy and 36% stored in ATP.
- ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate.
- 36 ATP molecules are produced for every glucose molecule broken down.
- ATP is formed by attaching a phosphate group (PiP_iPi) to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).
- This process is called phosphorylation.
ATP Use in the Body
- Cells utilize ATP to power energy-requiring processes such as:
- Active transport
- Growth
- Movement
- Building new molecules and cells
- ATP can be broken down back into ADP and a phosphate group, releasing energy to fuel these processes.
ATP Energy Release
- The last phosphate group in ATP is easily lost due to the repulsion of the negatively charged phosphate groups.
- Breaking the bond between the last phosphate group and ATP releases energy. This energy powers cellular processes.
Oxygen's Importance for Life
- Oxygen is vital for life as it is essential for aerobic cellular respiration.
- We breathe in oxygen thousands of times every day.
- Humans cannot survive without oxygen for long, with brain damage occurring after only a few minutes without it.
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This quiz covers the essential functions of the respiratory system, focusing on its role in oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal. It also delves into aerobic cellular respiration, ATP production, and how energy is utilized by the body. Test your understanding of these fundamental biological processes.
