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Cell Respiration Diagram
Cellular respiration transfers energy from glucose into ATP through a connected series of reactions in the cytoplasm and mitochondria.
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Diagram labels and functions
| Structure / stage | Function |
|---|---|
| Glycolysis | Splits glucose in the cytoplasm. |
| Link reaction | Converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA. |
| Citric acid cycle | Loads electron carriers in the matrix. |
| Electron transport chain | Uses oxygen to build a proton gradient. |
| ATP synthase | Uses proton flow to make ATP. |
| Photosynthesis link | Supplies glucose and oxygen; uses carbon dioxide and water. |
Stages of cellular respiration
Glycolysis splits glucose, pyruvate oxidation feeds acetyl-CoA into the citric acid cycle, and electron carriers deliver energy to the respiratory chain.
Respiration and photosynthesis
Photosynthesis stores light energy in glucose and releases oxygen. Respiration uses glucose and oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide and water that photosynthesis can use again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stages on a cell respiration diagram?
Glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, the citric acid cycle, electron transport and chemiosmosis.
Where does cellular respiration happen?
Glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm; the remaining aerobic stages occur in mitochondria.
How are respiration and photosynthesis linked?
The products of one process supply reactants for the other, while energy flows from light to glucose to ATP.
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