Respiration (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is respiration?
What is respiration?
Enzyme-controlled release of energy
What does aerobic respiration require?
What does aerobic respiration require?
Oxygen
Which type of respiration does not require oxygen?
Which type of respiration does not require oxygen?
Anaerobic
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic in terms of energy released?
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic in terms of energy released?
Releases less energy
What molecule temporarily stores energy released during respiration?
What molecule temporarily stores energy released during respiration?
ATP
What is broken down to release energy in respiration?
What is broken down to release energy in respiration?
Glucose
Where does respiration occur in cells?
Where does respiration occur in cells?
Mitochondria
What type of reaction is respiration?
What type of reaction is respiration?
Catabolic
What is a catabolic reaction?
What is a catabolic reaction?
Breakdown of larger into smaller molecules
Which process does respiration NOT provide energy for?
Which process does respiration NOT provide energy for?
Photosynthesis