EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a use of the energy released in respiration
A
breaking down large molecules into smaller ones
B
muscle contraction
C
active transport
D
maintaining a steady body temperature
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three transport processes that do not require energy are; diffusion, osmosis and facilitated diffusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Oxygen is not a product of respiration.

Detailed explanation-3: -The energy produced during respiration is used in many different ways, some examples of what it is used for are: Working your muscles. Growth and repair of cells. Building larger molecules from smaller ones i.e. proteins from amino acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucose is broken down to release energy during cellular respiration.

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