Cell Respiration: Part 1 : Overview Flashcards

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What is Cell Respiration?

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Cell Respiration is a series of oxidative reactions by which cells gradually receive energy from glucose and transfer it to the molecules of ATP (adenine triphosphate).

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What is the function of the energy stored in ATP?

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The energy is immediately available for cellular activities such as muscle contraction.

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What is the complete aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose formula?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2——–> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

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