Cellular Respiration Quiz

Cellular respiration occurs in the __________ of the cell.

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome

• chloroplast

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce __________, which cells use for energy.

• ATP

• DNA

• RNA

• Glucose

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Cellular respiration requires __________ and glucose to produce energy.

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

The waste products of cellular respiration are __________ and water.

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• glucose

• nitrogen

In the absence of oxygen, cells can perform __________ respiration to produce energy.

• anaerobic

• aerobic

• photosynthetic

• fermentative

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The enzyme in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates is called __________.

• amylase

• lipase

• protease

• lactase

Proteins are broken down in the stomach with the help of __________ and protease.

• acid

• water

• lipase

• amylase

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Fats are broken down into __________ and fatty acids during digestion.

• glycerol

• glucose

• amino acids

• starch

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The small intestine is where most __________ digestion and absorption of nutrients occur.

• chemical

• mechanical

• enzymatic

• physical

The liver produces __________, which helps break down fats in the digestive system.

• bile

• insulin

• gastric acid

• amylase