aerobic respiration

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  • What is respiration different from?
    Breathing
  • Where does the body obtain energy from?
    From digested food
  • What important substance contains stored chemical energy?
    Glucose
  • What happens when glucose reacts with oxygen?
    A lot of energy is released
  • What is the release of energy from glucose called?
    Respiration
  • What do glucose and oxygen react to release in the body’s cells?
    Energy
  • What type of respiration occurs with oxygen?
    Aerobic respiration
  • What is respiration in the body?
    The process that releases energy from food
  • What are the products of aerobic respiration?
    Carbon dioxide, water, and energy
  • How do glucose and oxygen reach all body cells?
    Through transport systems
  • What are the meanings of the following terms related to respiration?
    1. Respiration: The process that releases energy from food.
    2. Oxygen: Needed to release energy from glucose.
    3. Carbon dioxide: A poisonous by-product of respiration.
    4. Water: Made when energy is released from food.
    5. Energy: Needed to do anything.
    6. Transport systems: Take materials to and from respiring cells.
  • Is respiration the same as breathing?
    No, respiration is not breathing
  • Does respiration occur in all body cells?
    Yes, it occurs in all body cells
  • What is a false statement about respiration?
    Respiration gives out oxygen
  • What is true about carbon dioxide in respiration?
    It is used up by respiration
  • What is a true statement about respiration?
    Respiration is a chemical process that releases energy
  • Do plants respire?
    No, they do not respire
  • What is true about respiration and energy needs?
    The more energy we need, the more we respire
  • Where does respiration take place in cells?
    In the mitochondria
  • What increases the inner membrane of mitochondria?
    Structures called cristae
  • Which cells may need more energy?
    Muscle cells during exercise
  • What is the distinction between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
    Aerobic requires oxygen; anaerobic does not
  • What role does ATP play in cellular processes?
    It provides energy for cellular activities
  • Why is respiration important for maintaining homeostasis?
    It regulates energy levels in cells
  • How is respiration related to metabolism?
    It is a key part of metabolic processes
  • How does exercise affect respiration rates?
    Exercise increases respiration rates
  • What are the differences in energy requirements among various cell types?
    Muscle cells need more energy than skin cells
  • What is the significance of respiration in plants?
    It provides energy for growth and metabolism
  • How do environmental factors impact respiration rates?
    They can increase or decrease respiration rates