Q: 59 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,7,4,7,4,0,0
keywords:
{'respiration': [2, 0, 1, 3], 'oxidation': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'hydrolysis': [4, 1, 1, 1], 'amination': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'reduction': [2, 4, 2, 13]}
The correct answer is option 1: oxidation. Respiration is the process by which organisms convert oxygen and glucose into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP. This process involves a series of chemical reactions that break down glucose molecules and release energy. One of the key reactions in respiration is oxidation, where glucose is oxidized or "burnt" to release energy. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons and hydrogen atoms from glucose, which then combine with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. This release of energy is used by cells to perform various functions. Therefore, respiration can be described as an oxidative process.