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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Question 1
Multiple choice
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Where in the cell does aerobic respiration mainly take place?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which type of food molecule is most commonly used as the fuel for cellular respiration?
Question 4
True or false
All living cells, including plant cells, carry out respiration to release energy.
Question 5
Matching
Match each term in aerobic respiration to its role.