life processes

Question 1

What is respiration?

Answer 1

Respiration is the biochemical process by which living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Question 2

True or False: Respiration occurs only in animals.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the two main types of respiration in organisms?

Answer 3

Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In aerobic respiration, glucose is completely broken down in the presence of __________.

Answer 4

oxygen

Question 5

What is the main product of anaerobic respiration in plants?

Answer 5

Ethanol and carbon dioxide.

Question 6

Which organ in humans is primarily responsible for gas exchange?

Answer 6

Lungs

Question 7

True or False: Plants only perform photosynthesis and do not undergo respiration.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 8

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

Question 9

Short answer: Name one waste product of respiration.

Answer 9

Carbon dioxide

Question 10

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Answer 10

Photosynthesis

Question 11

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration in humans? A) Oxygen B) Lactic Acid C) Glucose

Answer 11

B) Lactic Acid

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The energy currency of the cell produced during respiration is __________.

Answer 12

ATP

Question 13

What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

Answer 13

Mitochondria are the sites where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP.

Question 14

True or False: Respiration is the same as breathing.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What are stomata?

Answer 15

Stomata are small openings on the surfaces of leaves that allow gas exchange.

Question 16

Short answer: What is the main function of respiration in living organisms?

Answer 16

To produce energy.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen? A) Aerobic B) Anaerobic C) Both

Answer 17

B) Anaerobic

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The process by which glucose is partially broken down in the absence of oxygen is called __________.

Answer 18

fermentation

Question 19

What is the significance of respiration in plants?

Answer 19

Respiration provides energy for growth, development, and cellular processes.

Question 20

True or False: Respiration rates can vary between different organisms.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Answer 21

Oxygen

Question 22

What is the main respiratory pigment in humans?

Answer 22

Hemoglobin

Question 23

Fill in the blank: During cellular respiration, glucose is oxidized to produce __________.

Answer 23

energy (ATP)

Question 24

Short answer: How do plants obtain the carbon dioxide necessary for respiration?

Answer 24

Through stomata from the atmosphere.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage of cellular respiration? A) Glycolysis B) Krebs Cycle C) Photosynthesis

Answer 25

C) Photosynthesis

Question 26

What is aerobic respiration primarily used for?

Answer 26

To generate a high yield of ATP.

Question 27

True or False: All living organisms perform respiration at some stage in their life cycle.

Answer 27

True