aerobic respiration

• 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