AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

AEROBIC RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is true for aerobic respiration?
A
some of the released energy keeps the body warm.
B
some of the released energy lowers the body temperature.
C
some of the released energy is wasted.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aerobic respiration uses the oxygen gathered during the process of breathing to breakdown glucose (sugars) from food to carbon dioxide, water and energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -During aerobic respiration 38 ATP molecules of chemical energy are produced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution The correct answer is 3 i.e. complete breakdown of food occurs in this respiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -(b) Carbon dioxide is given out. In anaerobic respiration, glucose is broken down into alcohol and carbon dioxide in the absence of oxygen.

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