Understanding Aerobic Respiration

What is the primary function of glucose in living organisms?

• To provide structural support

• To act as a catalyst in reactions

• To store genetic information

• To serve as a source of energy

How do autotrophs differ from heterotrophs in terms of glucose?

• Both produce glucose

• Both consume glucose

• Autotrophs produce glucose, heterotrophs consume it

• Autotrophs consume glucose, heterotrophs produce it

What type of reaction is cellular respiration?

• Exothermic

• Endothermic

• Neutral

• Catalytic

In aerobic respiration, what is the role of oxygen?

• To provide structural support

• To act as a catalyst

• To break down glucose

• To store energy

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Cytoplasm

What is the main product of aerobic respiration?

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

How does the chemical equation for aerobic respiration compare to photosynthesis?

• They are identical

• They are unrelated

• They are complementary

• They are reverse processes

What type of energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?

• Chemical to light

• Light to chemical

• Mechanical to chemical

• Thermal to chemical

What is the main purpose of breaking down glucose in respiration?

• To release energy

• To form carbon dioxide

• To produce oxygen

• To create water

What molecule is primarily used to store energy released during respiration?

• ADP

• ATP

• FADH2

• NADH