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

Respiration – Why Every Cell Needs Energy

Connect cellular respiration to the body's needs for movement, growth, and warmth.

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

    Energy released by cellular respiration is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    During vigorous exercise, muscles need far more energy. How do they get it?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which organ supplies the oxygen needed for cellular respiration in body cells?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Cells only respire during the day when they are active; they stop at night.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each body activity to the energy use it represents.

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