EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of aerobic/cellular respiration?
A
to break down food
B
to create energy in the body
C
to release energy from food
D
there is none; it’s a waste of time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aerobic Respiration: It is the process of cellular respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen gas to produce energy from food. This type of respiration is common in most of the plants and animals, birds, humans, and other mammals. In this process, water and carbon dioxide are produced as end products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aerobic respiration provides energy to fuel all cellular processes. The reactions produce ATP, which is then used to power other life-sustaining functions, including growth, repair, and maintenance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Respiration using oxygen to break down food molecules is called aerobic respiration . Glucose is the molecule normally used for respiration – it is the main respiratory substrate . Glucose is oxidised to release its energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Detailed explanation-5: -Aerobic respiration Glucose is oxidised to release its energy, which is then stored in ATP molecules.

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