13 Questions
Which molecule is utilised by organisms to derive energy for performing various activities?
Glucose
What is the process called when oxygen is exchanged from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells?
Respiration
What harmful gas is released during the catabolic reactions involving nutrient molecules like glucose?
Carbon dioxide
What is the common name for the process of exchange of oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells?
Breathing
What is the primary purpose of breathing for organisms?
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which gas is released during the catabolic reactions involving nutrient molecules?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Which molecular process is responsible for deriving energy from glucose in organisms?
Glycolysis
What is the term for the process of exchanging oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by cells?
Respiration
What is the main purpose of breathing in organisms?
To exchange oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells.
How do organisms derive energy for performing various activities?
By indirectly breaking down nutrient molecules like glucose using oxygen.
What harmful gas is released during the catabolic reactions involving nutrient molecules?
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
What term is used to describe the process of exchanging oxygen from the atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the cells?
Breathing or respiration.
What is respiration
Learn about the process of exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between organisms and their environment. Discover how oxygen is utilized by cells and how carbon dioxide is released as a byproduct of catabolic reactions.
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