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What is the primary function of breathing in organisms?
What is the primary function of breathing in organisms?
- To break down food for energy
- To transport nutrients in the blood
- To exchange gases with the environment (correct)
- To assist in cellular repair
Where does respiration primarily occur within an organism?
Where does respiration primarily occur within an organism?
- Inside living cells (correct)
- In the heart
- In the stomach
- In the lungs
Which of the following organisms uses gills for breathing?
Which of the following organisms uses gills for breathing?
- Birds
- Fish (correct)
- Humans
- Mammals
What distinguishes respiration from breathing?
What distinguishes respiration from breathing?
How are breathing and respiration related?
How are breathing and respiration related?
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Breathing
Breathing
The physical process of exchanging gases between an organism and its environment. This involves taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Respiration
Respiration
A complex chemical process that occurs inside cells, where food is broken down to release energy. It requires oxygen.
Breathing and Respiration
Breathing and Respiration
Breathing is the physical process of taking in oxygen, and this oxygen is needed for cell respiration.
Organisms and Breathing
Organisms and Breathing
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What is respiration?
What is respiration?
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