respiration

Question 1

How does respiration produce ATP in living organisms?

Answer 1

Respiration breaks down glucose to release energy, which is stored as ATP. ATP provides energy for cellular processes.

Question 2

What is ATP, and why is it important?

Answer 2

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of cells, providing energy for growth, movement, and repair.

Question 3

What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Answer 3

Aerobic respiration: Requires oxygen, produces more ATP, and releases CO₂ and water.

Anaerobic respiration: Occurs without oxygen, produces less ATP, and forms lactic acid (in animals) or ethanol + CO₂ (in plants/yeast).

Question 4

What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 4

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + ATP

Question 5

What is the balanced symbol equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 5

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Question 6

What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?

Answer 6

Glucose → Lactic acid