Respiration

Question 1

What is respiration?

Answer 1

Respiration is the process by which living cells release energy by metabolic breakdown of organic compounds.

Question 2

What is anaerobic respiration?

Answer 2

Anaerobic respiration is the process by which living cells release energy by the metabolic breakdown of organic compounds in the absence of oxygen.

Question 3

What is a aerobic respiration?

Answer 3

Aerobic respiration is the process by which living cells release energy by the metabolic breakdown of organic compounds in the presence of oxygen.

Question 4

What is the main substrate for respiration?

Answer 4

Glucose 

Question 5

What are the uses of energy in the body of an organism?

Answer 5

1. It is used in synthesis of proteins, fats,polysaccharides and nucleic acid.
   2.It is used in cell division.
2. Used in muscle contraction.
3. Used in transmission of nerve impulses.
4. Used in opening and closing stomata.
5. Are used in active transport of materials.
6. Used in temperature regulation.
7. Used in secretion of enzymes and hormones.