Cellular Respiration Process Quiz

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How does respiration in plants differ between meristematic tissue and mature regions?

  • Respiration is equally rapid in both meristematic tissue and mature regions.
  • Mature regions exhibit slower respiration than meristematic tissue. (correct)
  • Meristematic tissue shows slower respiration compared to mature regions.
  • Meristematic tissue does not engage in respiration unlike mature regions.

What is the main function of lenticels in plants?

  • To facilitate gaseous exchange with the environment (correct)
  • To generate energy for respiration
  • To release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
  • To absorb oxygen from the surroundings

How do aquatic organisms compensate for the lower dissolved oxygen in water?

  • By utilizing oxygen stored in their gills
  • By breathing more rapidly through their mouth (correct)
  • By converting carbon dioxide to oxygen
  • By decreasing their respiratory rate

What is the main purpose of the respiratory system in animals?

<p>To provide fresh oxygen to body cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the trachea contribute to the respiratory process in humans?

<p>By providing support and branching into bronchi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?

<p>Aerobic respiration produces a larger amount of energy than anaerobic respiration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecules result from the breakdown of glucose in aerobic respiration?

<p>Carbon dioxide and water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is oxygen essential in aerobic respiration?

<p>Oxygen is needed to release a large amount of energy from food substances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organelle does aerobic respiration primarily take place?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced from one glucose molecule in aerobic respiration?

<p>38 ATP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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