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Anaerobic + aerobic respiration

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Where in the cell does aerobic respiration take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Mitochondria

2.

Where in the cell does anaerobic respiration take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Mitochondria

3.

What is wrong with the following word equation:

glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water

a)

the reactants are wrong

b)

no mention of energy

c)

the equals sign

d)

the products are wrong

4.

Which form of respiration releases more energy?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

5.

What is the product of anaerobic respiration in humans?

a)

deoxyribose nucleic acid

b)

carbon dioxide + water

c)

lactic acid

d)

hydrochloric acid

6.

Which of the following word equations shows anaerobic respiration in humans

a)

glucose \rightarrow lactic acid

b)

glucose == lactic acid

c)

glucose \leftarrow ethanol + carbon dioxide

d)

glucose \rightarrow ethanol + carbon dioxide

7.

Which of the following is true about anaerobic respiration?

a)

Oxygen is a product

b)

Occurs in the mitochondria of living cells

c)

It gives out more energy than aerobic respiration

d)

It is used by yeast to make products like bread and beer

8.

What organ system in the body is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body?

a)

respiratory system

b)

skeletal system

c)

lung system

d)

circulatory system

9.

What structure in the respiratory system is where oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream

a)

alveoli

b)

lungs

c)

trachea

d)

mouth

10.

What structure in the respiratory system contracts when we breathe in. Moving down and outwards.

a)

alveoli

b)

Ribcage

c)

Nose

d)

Diaphragm

11.

Which of the following is true about breathing?

a)

Oxygen diffuses into the blood through the trachea

b)

More carbon dioxide is inhaled than exhaled

c)

More oxygen is inhaled than exhaled

d)

The tiny blood vessels where oxygen enters the bloodstream are called arteries

12.

Who is more likely to be using anaerobic respiration?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Whilst doing exercise, the build up of lactic acid in the muscles can lead to what?

a)

Cramp

b)

oxygen deficiency

c)

muscle fatigue

d)

dizziness

14.

Why is it harder to breathe at a higher altitude (e.g. on mount Everest)

a)

There is more carbon dioxide in the air

b)

There is less oxygen in the air

c)

the temperature is lower

d)

the air is more dense

15.

What specialized cells in our body are responsible for transporting oxygen around the body?

a)

white blood cells

b)

red blood cells

c)

plasma

d)

root hair cells

16.

The microorganism yeast respires anaerobically. What are the products?

a)

carbon dioxide + water

b)

Ethanol + carbon dioxide

c)

ethanol

d)

water + ethanol

17.

What type of energy is stored within a glucose molecule?

a)

Chemical

b)

Kinetic

c)

Thermal

d)

Potential

18.

The process of yeast respiring anaerobically to produce goods like bread and beer is called?

a)

Pasteurization

b)

Fertilization

c)

Fermentation

d)

Gestation

19.

In baking the bread rises due to the yeast respiring anaerobically. What product of anaerobic respiration in yeast causes this?

a)

oxygen

b)

air

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

ethanol

20.

What organ in a fish allows oxygen to get to cells for respiration?

a)

gills

b)

mouth

c)

pelvic fin

d)

pectoral fin