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Multiple Choice
ATP is a compound that is synthesized during which cellular process?
A
Protein synthesis
B
DNA replication
C
Cellular respiration
D
Photosynthesis
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Understand that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.
Recognize that cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.
Identify the main stages of cellular respiration: glycolysis, the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), and oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chain).
Note that during glycolysis, glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.
Understand that the majority of ATP is produced during oxidative phosphorylation, where electrons are transferred through the electron transport chain, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis via ATP synthase.