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Pathways of respiration

This type of question, asked 4 times: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. All 9 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the options given below.
    18
    Assertion (A) : The anaerobic respiration which takes place in yeast, has one of the end products as an acid. Reason (R) : During anaerobic respiration, there is incomplete breakdown of glucose.

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  2. Question 2

    2023

    29 (a)
    (i) What is the first step in the breakdown of glucose during aerobic and anaerobic respiration ? Where does it take place ? (ii) ATP is called the energy currency of the cell. Why ? (iii) What is meant by “residual volume of air” in a breathing cycle ?
  3. Question 3

    2024

    30
    Write the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. State the pathway which is common for both. Write the overall chemical equation of aerobic respiration and mention the site where this process occurs inside the cells.
  4. Question 4

    2025

    29
    On the basis of the characteristics of the processes given in the brackets in each case, differentiate between the following : (a) Products of breakdown of pyruvate in aerobic and anaerobic respiration in human beings (product(s) of the processes) (b) Respiration and photosynthesis in plants (gas released) (c) Respiration in terrestrial animals and fishes (organs involved)
  5. Question 5

    2025

    12
    In aerobic respiration, the steps are : breakdown of glucose to pyruvate and its further conversion to carbon dioxide. Both processes respectively occur in –

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  6. Question 6

    2025

    12
    The breakdown of glucose has taken the following pathway : Glucose →(a)\xrightarrow{\text{(a)}} Pyruvate + Energy →(b)\xrightarrow{\text{(b)}} Lactic acid + Energy The sites ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively are :

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  7. Question 7

    2026

    3
    Choose the equation of reaction that correctly represents anaerobic respiration in muscles :

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  8. Question 8

    2026

    1
    Pravin was given a list of characteristics associated with the process of anaerobic respiration in humans, in the table given below :
    LocationConditionEnd Product
    Characteristic(i) Muscle Cell(ii) Requires presence of Oxygen (O2)(\mathrm{O_2}) and Carbon dioxide (CO2)(\mathrm{CO_2})(iii) 3-Carbon molecules
    Which of the above characteristics is/are related to the above process ?

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  9. Question 9

    2026

    11
    What kind of respiration provides more energy and why ?