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Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes

Cellular Respiration – Energy from Food

Explain in simple terms how cells release energy from food using oxygen.

Module

Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes

Age

Age 11

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Where in the cell does aerobic respiration mainly take place?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which type of food molecule is most commonly used as the fuel for cellular respiration?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    All living cells, including plant cells, carry out respiration to release energy.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each term in aerobic respiration to its role.

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