Cellular Respiration

Refer to the Venn diagram to answer the question. What is the best descriptor for the area labeled Y in the diagram?

• uses light

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    occurs in animals

• creates lactic acid

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    does not require oxygen

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Which term best describes those organisms that are most efficient in producing large quantities of ATP per sugar molecule?

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    aerobic

• anaerobic

• eukaryotic

• prokaryotic

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Which factor would have the greatest effect on the cellular respiration rate of an animal?

• the intensity of sunlight

• the number of chloroplasts

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    the amount of oxygen available

• the amount of water available

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While performing strenuous exercise, a person may experience a temporary shortage of oxygen. As a result, anaerobic respiration supplies the required energy.

What is an end product that will build up in the person’s muscles?

• ethyl alcohol

• glucose

• lactic acid

• pyruvate

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The body consumes carbohydrates to produce energy that is used for cellular processes. Into what molecule is this energy converted for use in the cell?

• AMP

• ATP

• DNA

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    RNA

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