Cellular Respiration Quiz

What is the process of using oxygen to release chemical energy from glucose?

• Glycolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

Which molecule is made from certain molecules of food and is used to create energy for life?

• Water

• Lipids

• Adenosine Tri-Phosphate

• Glucose

What is the main purpose of blood sugar in living organisms?

• To regulate body temperature

• To create energy for life

• To aid in digestion

• To build muscle tissue

What is the first step in cellular respiration?

• Glycolysis

• Breaking down of glucose

• Exchange of O2 and CO2

• Materials entering the mitochondria

Which type of organism relies on others for food, such as meat or plants?

• Autotroph

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

What is the end product of cellular respiration?

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Adenosine Tri-Phosphate

• Glucose

What is the molecule that enters a cell and is broken down into smaller parts during cellular respiration?

• Glucose

• Adenosine Tri-Phosphate

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

Which macronutrient is used in cellular respiration to release energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

What is the second step in cellular respiration?

• Glycolysis

• Breaking down of glucose

• Exchange of O2 and CO2

• Materials entering the mitochondria and are used.

What is the purpose of cellular respiration in living organisms?

• To build cell walls

• To store energy in the form of ATP

• To release energy for life

• To produce glucose