cellular respiration
What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
To convert glucose into usable energy
What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron transport chain
Where does glycolysis take place in the cell?
Cytoplasm
Which molecule is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Oxygen
How many molecules of ATP are produced in aerobic cellular respiration per glucose molecule?
36-38
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
They donate electrons to the electron transport chain
Which stage of cellular respiration generates the most ATP?
Electron transport chain
What is produced during glycolysis?
Two molecules of pyruvate, ATP, and NADH
What is the main byproduct of the Krebs cycle?
Carbon dioxide
Which condition is necessary for cellular respiration to be classified as aerobic?
Presence of oxygen