Anaerobic Respiration Quiz

What is anaerobic respiration?

• Respiration with sufficient oxygen

• Respiration without sufficient oxygen

• Respiration in plants

• Respiration in water

What is a by-product of anaerobic respiration?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Lactic acid

• Oxygen

Anaerobic respiration is beneficial for which type of activity?

• Long-distance running

• Swimming

• Short bursts of speed

• Cycling

During anaerobic respiration, what is not delivered sufficiently to muscles?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

Anaerobic respiration is most useful in which of the following scenarios?

• Marathon running

• 100 metre sprints

• Hiking

• Swimming

What happens to glucose during anaerobic respiration?

• It is stored as fat

• It is converted to water

• It reacts and produces lactic acid

• It is used to produce oxygen

Which of the following is a characteristic of anaerobic respiration?

• Long duration

• High oxygen requirement

• Short bursts of activity

• Low energy output

What is the main reason anaerobic respiration occurs during vigorous exercise?

• Excess glucose

• Lack of oxygen delivery

• High water levels

• Low carbon dioxide levels