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Which process is commonly known as respiration?
Which process is commonly known as respiration?
- Breakdown of nutrient molecules like glucose
- Exchange of O2 from the atmosphere with CO2 produced by the cells (correct)
- Transport of gases within the body
- Deriving energy for performing various activities
What is the main purpose of breathing?
What is the main purpose of breathing?
- To regulate body temperature
- To derive energy for performing various activities
- To provide O2 to the cells and release CO2 produced by the cells (correct)
- To break down nutrient molecules like glucose
How do lower invertebrates like sponges exchange gases?
How do lower invertebrates like sponges exchange gases?
- By simple diffusion over their entire body surface (correct)
- Through specialized respiratory organs
- By using tracheal tubes
- By transporting atmospheric air within the body
What do earthworms use for gas exchange?
What do earthworms use for gas exchange?
How do insects transport atmospheric air within the body?
How do insects transport atmospheric air within the body?
What was the main focus of naturalists' description of life forms?
What was the main focus of naturalists' description of life forms?
Before experimental biology was established, biology remained as a natural history mainly describing:
Before experimental biology was established, biology remained as a natural history mainly describing:
What did the detailed description of life forms become meaningful for in later day reductionist biology?
What did the detailed description of life forms become meaningful for in later day reductionist biology?
In the following chapters of this unit, the structural organisation of plants and animals is described separately for:
In the following chapters of this unit, the structural organisation of plants and animals is described separately for:
What drew more attention from scientists than the description of life forms and their structure?
What drew more attention from scientists than the description of life forms and their structure?
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