B9

Question 1

One of the most important enzyme controlled processes in living things is what ?

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration

Question 2

During aerobic respiration , what happens ?

Answer 2

Glucose reacts with oxygen . This reaction transfers energy that your cells can use . This energy is vital for everything that goes on in your body .

Question 3

What type of reaction is aerobic respiration ?

Answer 3

An exothermic respiration

Question 4

Aerobic respiration involves what kind of reactions ?

Answer 4

Lots of chemical reactions

Question 5

The energy transferred during respiration supplies all the energy needs for living processes in the cells . Give examples :

Answer 5

. The build up large molecules from smaller ones to make new cell material
. To make muscles contract
. On cold days , energy transferred from respiration helps you to stay warm
. In plants , energy is used to transfer to move mineral ions such as nitrates from the soil