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Cells - Respiration

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do red blood cells (RBC's) have lesser numbers of mitochondria than muscle cells?

a)

Because RBC's have a higher rate of aerobic respiration

b)

Because RBC's undergo more passive transport than active transport

c)

Because RBC's are metabolically more active

d)

Because RBC's are lazy!

2.

What are parts A and D

a)

Cristae; Matrix

b)

Cristae; Inner Membrane

c)

Inter-membrane space; Outer membrane

d)

Inner membrane; Outer membrane

3.

Where does aerobic respiration take place?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

4.

How many ATP molecules does aerobic respiration produce?

a)

2

b)

26

c)

36

d)

50

5.

Which one of these is a product of anaerobic respiration in plants

a)

36 ATP

b)

Oxygen

c)

Pyruvate

d)

Ethanol

6.

What is the function of the Outer Membrane of the Mitochondria

a)

It has a suitable pH and enzymes to facilitate respiration

b)

It is highly folded to increase SA:Vol ratio

c)

Contains the Electron Transport Chain

d)

It has transport proteins to shuttle molecules into the mitochondria

7.

Where does Krebs Cycle occur?

a)

In the matrix of the mitochondria

b)

In the Cytoplasm

c)

In the intermembrane space of the mitochondria

d)

In the nucleus

8.

Which one of these food groups is broken down into Glucose for respiration?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

9.

_________ is product of anaerobic respiration in animals. A build up of this product can cause painful muscle cramps.

What is this product?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

Lactic acid