Fun with Cellular Respiration

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

• To make food

• To produce energy

• To create water

• To grow plants

Which gas is used by cells during cellular respiration?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What is the name of the sugar that is broken down during cellular respiration?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Lactose

Which organelle in the cell is primarily responsible for cellular respiration?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

What is the by-product of cellular respiration that is released into the air?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

Cellular respiration helps cells to produce which of the following?

• Proteins

• Energy

• DNA

• Lipids

What is the equation for cellular respiration?