29 Questions
What is the primary source of energy for organisms?
Food
What is the term for the process of breaking down glucose to release energy, water, and carbon dioxide?
Respiration
What is the purpose of limewater in detecting carbon dioxide?
To test for the presence of carbon dioxide
What is the by-product of respiration that must be removed from the organism?
Carbon dioxide and water
What is the equation for respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
What drives essential processes in organisms?
Energy from respiration
What is the term for the solution used to test for the presence of carbon dioxide?
Limewater
What is analogous to burning fuel to release energy in biological terms?
Respiration
Which of the following is NOT a reactant in the process of respiration?
Carbon dioxide
What is the purpose of removing by-products of respiration from the organism?
To maintain cellular functions
What is the result of bubbling carbon dioxide through clear limewater?
The solution turns milky
What is the term for the process of releasing energy from food?
Respiration
Which of the following is an example of a process that requires energy derived from respiration?
Movement
What is the relationship between respiration and energy production?
Respiration releases energy
What is the role of oxygen in the process of respiration?
To facilitate the reaction
What is the significance of carbon dioxide as a by-product of respiration?
It is a waste product that must be removed
What is the primary function of energy released during respiration in organisms?
To drive essential processes such as movement and growth
Which of the following is a characteristic of respiration?
It releases energy, water, and carbon dioxide as by-products
What is the significance of carbon dioxide as a by-product of respiration?
It is a waste product that must be removed from the organism
How does the process of respiration in organisms compare to burning fuel?
It is an analogous process that releases energy in the form of light and heat
What is the role of oxygen in the process of respiration?
It is a reactant in the process of respiration
What is the purpose of detecting carbon dioxide in respiration?
To verify that respiration is occurring
What is the relationship between respiration and the breakdown of glucose?
Respiration is a process that breaks down glucose molecules
What is the significance of energy released during respiration?
It is used to drive essential processes such as movement and growth
What is the primary function of energy released during respiration in cells?
To drive essential processes such as movement and growth
What is the biochemical process by which cells break down glucose to release energy?
Respiration
What is the significance of removing carbon dioxide and water from the organism?
To maintain cellular functions and prevent toxicity
What is the relationship between glucose and oxygen in respiration?
Glucose and oxygen are reactants in the process of respiration
What is the importance of detecting carbon dioxide in respiration?
To confirm the presence of carbon dioxide as a by-product of respiration
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