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Cellular Respiration

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Cellular respiration is a series of metabolic processes that convert nutrients, especially _______, into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's primary energy currency.
ATP is the primary ________ currency of cellular respiration, providing the necessary energy for various cellular activities.
Cellular respiration and __________ are interconnected processes, with the products of one serving as the reactants for the other.
The overall equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ____.
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The Citric Acid Cycle (______ Cycle) takes place in the mitochondria and complete the breakdown of glucose, producing carbon dioxide and energy-rich molecules.
________ occurs in the cytoplasm and involves the breakdown of one molecule of glucose into tow molecules of pyruvate.
_________ is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during aerobic fermentation.
Anaerobic respiration, such as __________, occurs in the absence of oxygen and produces less ATP.
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm, while the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain take place in the _________.
The Electron ______ Chain (ETC) occurs in the mitochondria and involves the transfer of electrons through a series of protein complexes, ultimately generating ATP.
________ respiration requires oxygen and is more efficient, producing a higher yield of ATP.
Cellular respiration is vital for the survival and functioning of cells, allowing them to extract energy from nutrients and maintain the energy balance required for _____ processes.