Aerobic respiration:
allows the body to avoid the use of oxygen for a short time.
results in the formation of an incompletely catabolized molecule.
results in the formation of lactate.
produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Allows the body to avoid the use of oxygen: This describes anaerobic respiration. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen.
B. Results in the formation of an incompletely catabolized molecule: This describes fermentation or anaerobic pathways. Aerobic respiration completely breaks glucose down into CO2 and H2O.
C. Results in the formation of lactate: Lactate is a product of anaerobic metabolism (glycolysis without oxygen).
D. Produces the maximum amount of energy: By using the Krebs cycle and Electron Transport Chain, aerobic respiration yields significantly more ATP (approx. 36-38) than anaerobic processes (2 ATP).
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Correct Answer is E
Explanation
A. tissue repair: The spleen can act as a site for monocytes that aid in tissue healing and immune response.
B. hematopoiesis: While primarily occurring in the bone marrow, the spleen performs hematopoiesis during fetal development and can resume it in adults under certain disease conditions.
C. red blood cell and platelet destruction: The spleen is often called the "red blood cell graveyard" because it filters out and breaks down old or damaged cells.
D. blood reservoir: The spleen can store a significant volume of blood (specifically platelets and RBCs) to be released into circulation if needed.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. no movement of water or glucose: At dynamic equilibrium, movement does not stop; rather, it happens at equal rates in both directions.
B. movement of glucose but not water: If the membrane is permeable to both, both will move to equalize concentrations.
C. movement of water but not glucose: If the membrane is permeable to both, both will move to equalize concentrations.
D. an even exchange of material: Particles continue to cross the membrane, but there is no net change in concentration because the rate of movement is equal in both directions.
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