Aerobic Respiration: Observing Oxygen Use in Maggots

The video tutorial explains the process of aerobic respiration using an experiment with maggots. It demonstrates how maggots use oxygen to release energy from glucose, producing carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by sodium hydroxide. The setup involves placing maggots in a specimen tube with sodium hydroxide and observing changes in colored water over time. The rising water level indicates oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide absorption, confirming aerobic respiration in maggots.

What gases are being used up during the aerobic respiration of maggots?

How does the air pressure in the specimen tube change during the experiment?

What does the rise of colored water in the delivery tube indicate about the maggots?