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Why does running make a person breathe faster?
Why does running make a person breathe faster?
What is the main purpose of respiration?
What is the main purpose of respiration?
Why do living organisms respire?
Why do living organisms respire?
What do cells need energy for?
What do cells need energy for?
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Why do we need to eat regularly?
Why do we need to eat regularly?
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What is the main component of air that we breathe in?
What is the main component of air that we breathe in?
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What is the process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy called?
What is the process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy called?
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When breakdown of glucose occurs with the use of oxygen, it is called:
When breakdown of glucose occurs with the use of oxygen, it is called:
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Which organisms can survive in the absence of air and get energy through anaerobic respiration?
Which organisms can survive in the absence of air and get energy through anaerobic respiration?
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What do muscle cells produce when they respire anaerobically due to a temporary deficiency of oxygen?
What do muscle cells produce when they respire anaerobically due to a temporary deficiency of oxygen?
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Why do muscle cramps occur after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
Why do muscle cramps occur after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
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What happens after a hot water bath or massage that relieves muscle cramps caused by anaerobic respiration?
What happens after a hot water bath or massage that relieves muscle cramps caused by anaerobic respiration?
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Which process involves breaking down glucose into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy without using oxygen?
Which process involves breaking down glucose into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy without using oxygen?
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Why are yeast used in making wine and beer?
Why are yeast used in making wine and beer?
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What causes muscle cramps after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
What causes muscle cramps after heavy exercise when muscle cells respire anaerobically?
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What do yeast produce during anaerobic respiration?
What do yeast produce during anaerobic respiration?
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