True or False:

Question

Glucose is the primary molecule broken down during the process of cellular respiration.

The process of cellular respiration is somewhat like a mirror opposite of the process of photosynthesis in regards to their reactants and products.

The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce glucose.

Cellular respiration takes place in the chloroplast of the cell.

During the process of cellular respiration, oxygen is consumes and carbon dioxide is released.

Only plants perform the process of cellular respiration.

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement one by one:

1. Glucose is the primary molecule broken down during the process of cellular respiration.
   True – Glucose is the main substrate used in cellular respiration to produce energy in the form of ATP.

2. The process of cellular respiration is somewhat like a mirror opposite of the process of photosynthesis in regards to their reactants and products.
   True – Cellular respiration consumes oxygen and glucose to produce carbon dioxide and water, while photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen, making them opposites.

3. The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce glucose.
   False – The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which cells use for energy. Glucose is broken down during the process.

4. Cellular respiration takes place in the chloroplast of the cell.
   False – Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of the cell, while photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts.

5. During the process of cellular respiration, oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is released.
   True – Oxygen is used in cellular respiration, and carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct.

6. Only plants perform the process of cellular respiration.
   False – Cellular respiration occurs in all aerobic organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, and many microorganisms.

So, the answers are:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. False