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Understanding Cellular Respiration and Oxygen Release

Cellular respiration is a vital process that takes place in the cells of organisms. It involves the breakdown of food molecules to produce energy. This process not only provides energy but also releases carbon dioxide as a byproduct. During cellular respiration, oxygen is consumed, and energy stored in food is transformed into a usable form for the cell, known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Cellular respiration takes place in the chloroplast of the cell. true or false

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

Only plants perform the process of cellular respiration. true or false

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

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

The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce glucose. true or false

1 answer

  1. 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 the chloroplasts.)

  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
    (Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.)

  3. Only plants perform the process of cellular respiration. False
    (Cellular respiration occurs in all living organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, and many microorganisms.)

  4. During the process of cellular respiration, oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is released. True
    (Oxygen is used to help break down glucose, which releases energy, and carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct.)

  5. Glucose is the primary molecule broken down during the process of cellular respiration. True
    (Glucose is the main fuel used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.)

  6. The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce glucose. False
    (The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.)