Aerobic Respiration

Question 1

Why do living organisms need energy?

Answer 1

. For movement to enable muscles to contract in animals.
. For chemical reactions to build larger molecules from smaller ones.
. For keeping warm to keep a steady body temperature in a cold environment.

Question 2

What is the word and symbol equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 2

Glucose + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide + Water
C6H12O6 + 6O2 —> 6CO2 + 6H20