Ch 6: Investigations on cellular respiration
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What is the aim of Investigation 1 described in the text?

  • To explain the significance of oxygen utilization in cellular respiration. (correct)
  • To observe the differences between germinating beans and boiled beans.
  • To demonstrate the production of carbon dioxide during aerobic respiration.
  • To study the effect of temperature on germinating beans.

In Investigation 1, why was a control setup with boiled beans used?

  • To compare the brightness of the glowing splint in both tubes.
  • To increase the speed of oxygen utilization.
  • To compare if any oxygen is consumed in the control setup. (correct)
  • To demonstrate the effect of temperature on respiration.

What can be inferred from the results of Investigation 1?

  • The glowing splint in the control tube dies out.
  • The consumption of oxygen during cellular respiration. (correct)
  • The control tube consumes more oxygen than the experimental tube.
  • The germinating beans stop respiration overnight.

What is the main purpose of Investigation 2 outlined in the text?

<p>To show the production of carbon dioxide in aerobic respiration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to sterilize the equipment in Investigation 2?

<p>To prevent contamination and ensure accuracy of results. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a control setup signify in scientific investigations?

<p>A comparison group to provide a baseline for evaluating experimental results. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic process generates energy from nutrients as mentioned in the text?

<p>Cellular respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is demonstrated by the experiment described in Investigation 3?

<p>Production of carbon dioxide during anaerobic respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the lime water in test tube D turn milky in Investigation 3?

<p>Due to the production of carbon dioxide during anaerobic respiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in the results between test tube B and test tube D in the experiments?

<p>Test tube B shows no gas production, while test tube D shows gas production. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of respiration was demonstrated in Investigation 3?

<p>Anaerobic respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does boiling the sugar solution have in Investigation 3?

<p>Removes oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about carbon dioxide production from the given experiments?

<p>Carbon dioxide is produced during respiration in living organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of setting up the apparatus with test tubes containing lime water?

<p>To detect the presence of carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was yeast used in the experiment to demonstrate carbon dioxide production?

<p>To show carbon dioxide production under anaerobic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Investigation 1, why is a control setup with killed beans used?

<p>To provide a baseline for comparison where no oxygen is consumed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the glowing splint's reaction suggest in the experimental tube of Investigation 1?

<p>Oxygen consumption is occurring. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of inserting a glowing splint into each test tube in Investigation 1?

<p>To detect oxygen presence or utilization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are germinating beans used in the experimental tube rather than other plant parts in Investigation 1?

<p>Germinating beans demonstrate active cellular respiration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significance does the boiling of some beans serve in Investigation 1?

<p>To provide a comparison where cellular respiration is eliminated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the brighter burning of the glowing splint in the control tube signify in Investigation 1?

<p>Absence of oxygen consumption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up the apparatus with test tubes containing lime water in the experiments?

<p>To observe the production or removal of carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was a sugar solution boiled in Investigation 3?

<p>To sterilize the solution for the experiment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gas leads to the milky appearance of lime water in the experiments?

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

What is the main conclusion drawn about carbon dioxide production in the experiments?

<p>It is a byproduct of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was yeast used in the experiments to demonstrate carbon dioxide production?

<p>To understand the role of yeast in cellular respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the milky appearance of lime water indicate in the experiments conducted?

<p>Presence of carbon dioxide produced by the organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was a control set up with boiled beans used in one of the investigations?

<p>To ensure any observed outcomes are due to the presence of living cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did setting up the apparatus with yeast and sugar solution in anaerobic conditions have on the lime water in the test tubes?

<p>It resulted in the lime water turning milky (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the experimental and control tubes in Investigation 1?

<p>The glowing splint in the experimental tube dies out, while in the control tube it ignites. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the occurrence of a glowing splint suddenly extinguishing imply in Investigation 1?

<p>Oxygen is not consumed during cellular respiration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Investigation 2, what could be a likely outcome if a similar experiment were conducted using boiled snails?

<p>No metabolic processes would occur in the test tube. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Investigation 1 essential in providing insights into cellular respiration mechanisms?

<p>To determine if oxygen is consumed during different stages of respiration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a control group with killed beans contribute to in Investigation 1?

<p>It showcases the impacts of an absence of oxygen in metabolic processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hypothetically, if lime water was used in Investigation 2, what would its milky appearance imply?

<p>The organism being studied produces little to no carbon dioxide. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the targeted outcomes in Investigation 1 and Investigation 2, why do scientists utilize living organisms in such research?

<p>To unravel the intricate processes involved in energy generation at a cellular level. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn from the observation that lime water turns milky in Test Tube D of Investigation 3?

<p>The snail in Test Tube D produced more carbon dioxide than the yeast-sugar solution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to sterilize the equipment in Investigation 2 before setting up the experiment?

<p>To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that could affect the results. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does boiling the sugar solution have in Investigation 3 before setting up the experiment?

<p>To remove oxygen from the solution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up the apparatus with test tubes containing yeast and sugar solution in anaerobic conditions in Investigation 3?

<p>To create an environment where anaerobic respiration takes place in yeast. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was a control set up with boiled beans used in one of the investigations described in the text?

<p>To compare the effects of boiled and unboiled beans on the lime water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the brighter burning of the glowing splint in the control tube signify in one of the investigations?

<p>The presence of a higher concentration of oxygen in the control tube. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metabolic process results in the production of carbon dioxide during anaerobic cellular respiration?

<p>Glycolysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Investigation 2, why did the lime water remain clear in Test Tube B?

<p>Absorption of carbon dioxide by the snail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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