What is Respiration? (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is respiration?
What is respiration?
An enzyme-controlled process releasing energy
What does aerobic respiration require?
What does aerobic respiration require?
Oxygen
Does anaerobic respiration require oxygen?
Does anaerobic respiration require oxygen?
No
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic?
How does anaerobic respiration compare to aerobic?
It releases less energy
Which molecule is broken down to provide energy in respiration?
Which molecule is broken down to provide energy in respiration?
Glucose
What molecule temporarily stores energy released during respiration?
What molecule temporarily stores energy released during respiration?
ATP
What does ATP stand for?
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
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 is NOT powered by energy from respiration?
Which process is NOT powered by energy from respiration?
Photosynthesis
Which statement correctly compares aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Which statement correctly compares aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic uses oxygen; anaerobic releases less