Question

what is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
to produce glucose
to produce atp
to produce oxygen
to produce protein

write out the full equation for cellular respiration.
your answer

where in the cell does glycolysis occur?
nucleus
cytoplasm
mitochondria
ribosome

Explanation:

1. Cellular respiration is a process that breaks down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP. Glucose is consumed, not produced. Oxygen is used up and carbon - dioxide is produced. Protein production is not the main goal.
2. The full equation for cellular respiration is: $C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2

ightarrow6CO_2 + 6H_2O+ \text{energy (ATP)}$.

1. Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration and occurs in the cytoplasm. The nucleus contains genetic material, mitochondria are for later steps of aerobic respiration, and ribosomes are for protein synthesis.

Answer:

1. B. to produce ATP
2. $C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2

ightarrow6CO_2 + 6H_2O+ \text{energy (ATP)}$

1. B. Cytoplasm