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Respiration (Aerobic and Anaerobic) MCQs

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  1. Q1. Exhaled air is bubbled through lime water and it turns milky quite quickly. What does this show about the air we breathe out?

    • A.Exhaled air contains a higher proportion of carbon dioxide than inhaled air
    • B.Exhaled air contains no carbon dioxide at all
    • C.Exhaled air contains only oxygen
    • D.Exhaled air has the same composition as inhaled air

    Answer: A. Exhaled air contains a higher proportion of carbon dioxide than inhaled air

  2. Q2. Where does aerobic respiration (in the presence of oxygen) take place in a cell, and where does anaerobic respiration occur in our muscles during heavy exercise?

    • A.Aerobic respiration in the mitochondria; anaerobic respiration in the cytoplasm of oxygen-deficient muscle cells
    • B.Both occur only in the nucleus
    • C.Aerobic respiration in the cytoplasm; anaerobic respiration in the mitochondria
    • D.Both occur only in the chloroplast

    Answer: A. Aerobic respiration in the mitochondria; anaerobic respiration in the cytoplasm of oxygen-deficient muscle cells

  3. Q3. Why does aerobic respiration release more energy than anaerobic?

    • A.it uses more glucose
    • B.it occurs faster always
    • C.glucose is completely oxidised using oxygen
    • D.it does not need enzymes

    Answer: C. glucose is completely oxidised using oxygen

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