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What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?
- To produce energy by breaking down nutrients (correct)
- To maintain body temperature
- To eliminate waste products from the body
- To transport oxygen throughout the body
Which gas is primarily expelled during the process of respiration?
Which gas is primarily expelled during the process of respiration?
- Oxygen
- Carbon Dioxide (correct)
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
In which part of the cell does aerobic respiration primarily occur?
In which part of the cell does aerobic respiration primarily occur?
- Nucleus
- Ribosomes
- Cytoplasm
- Mitochondria (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of respiration?
Which of the following is NOT a type of respiration?
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What is a key difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is a key difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
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Respiration
- Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert food into energy.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas primarily expelled during respiration.
- Aerobic respiration mainly occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.
- Fermentation is not a type of respiration.
- Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
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