IB Biology / IHS
Reading Comprehension Questions for Neil 9e, Overview (p. 163) and 9.1 (p. 164-168)
1. Define cellular respiration in several different ways, as is done in this
reading section. Make each definition a bullet point.
2. Explain how the summary equation for cellular respiration is an
oxidation-reduction reaction.
3. A bucket can symbolize the role of NAD+/NADH. Explain how.
4. Your cells use niacin, a vitamin, to make NAD+/NADH. Now explain to a
layperson why a person needs vitamins in order to be healthy!
5. Calculate the efficiency of cellular respiration using the equation below. Show your work!
=
Energy in 32 ATP
Energy in 1 glucose
x 100
And, answer Concept Check “WHAT IF?” question # 2 on p. 168.
Reading Comprehension Questions for Neil 9e, Overview (p. 163) and 9.1 (p. 164-168)
1. Define cellular respiration in several different ways, as is done in this
reading section. Make each definition a bullet point.
2. Explain how the summary equation for cellular respiration is an
oxidation-reduction reaction.
3. A bucket can symbolize the role of NAD+/NADH. Explain how.
4. Your cells use niacin, a vitamin, to make NAD+/NADH. Now explain to a
layperson why a person needs vitamins in order to be healthy!
5. Calculate the efficiency of cellular respiration using the equation below. Show your work!
=
Energy in 32 ATP
Energy in 1 glucose
x 100
And, answer Concept Check “WHAT IF?” question # 2 on p. 168.
Reading Comprehension Questions for Neil 9e, Overview (p. 163) and 9.1 (p. 164-168)
1. Define cellular respiration in several different ways, as is done in this
reading section. Make each definition a bullet point.
2. Explain how the summary equation for cellular respiration is an
oxidation-reduction reaction.
3. A bucket can symbolize the role of NAD+/NADH. Explain how.
4. Your cells use niacin, a vitamin, to make NAD+/NADH. Now explain to a
layperson why a person needs vitamins in order to be healthy!
5. Calculate the efficiency of cellular respiration using the equation below. Show your work!
=
Energy in 32 ATP
Energy in 1 glucose
x 100
And, answer Concept Check “WHAT IF?” question # 2 on p. 168.