VELAMMAL BODHI CAMPUS -THENI

(A CBSE IIT/NEET Integrated Sr. Sec. School)

Grade: IX & X NSEJS - WORKSHEET -5 Date : 23.07.2025

SUB: BIOLOGY TOPIC: RESPIRATION (WORKSHEET – 1)

1) Column – I Column – II
a) Fish Trachea
b) Birds Gills
c) Insects Lungs
d) Earth worm Moist cuticle

a) A – q,B – r, C – p, D – s
b) A – p, B – q, C – r, D – s
c) A – s, B – p, c – r,D – q
d) A – r, B – q, C – p ,D – s

2) Statement – I : The vital capacity is higher in athelets.

Statement – II :Vital capacity in the amount of higher which can inhale and
exhale with maximum effort.
a) State I and II are correct
b) Statement I is correct but II is wrong.
c) Statement I and II are wrong
d) Statement I is wrong statement II is correct.

3) Which one of the following statement is correct?

a) Chest expands because air enters into the lungs.
b) Air enters into the lungs because chest expands.
c) The muscle of the diaphragm contracts because air enters into the lungs.
d) All of the above statements are correct

4) The given graph shows changes in the air pressure of lungs during breathing, What
causes the change in air pressure during period ‘X’

a) Contraction of the diaphragm muscles

b) Decrease in the volume of the lungs
c) Movement of ribs down ward and inward
d) Relaxation of the external intercostals muscles

5) The figure given below shows a small part of human lung where exchange of gases
takes plance . Select the option which represents labeled part (A,B,C or D) correctly
Identified a long with its function.
 a) C: Arterial capillary – Passes oxygen to tissues
b) A: Alveollar cavity – Main site of exchange of respiration gases
c) D: Capillary wall – Exchange of O2 and Co2
d) B: Red blood cells – Transport of Co2 mainly
6) The respiratory quotient or respiratory ratio is,

a) R Q = Volume of Co2 evolved

Volume of Co2 consumed

b) R Q = Volume of Co2 consumed

Volume of Co2 evolved

c) R Q = Volume of Co2 consumed

Volume of Co2 evolved

d) R Q = Volume of Co2 evolved

Volume of Co2 consumed

7) Match the following:

Column – I Column – II
a) Astma p) Inflammation of nasal tract
b) Bronchitis q) Spasm of tracheal muscle
c) Rhimitis r) Fully blown out alveoli
d) Emphysema s) Inflammation of bronchi

a) A = q, B = s, C = p, D=r
b) A = s, B = q, C = r, D=p
c) A = r, B = s, C = q, D=p
d) A = p, B = s, C = q, D=r
8) Match the following Column – I with Column – II.
Column – I Column – II
a) Tida volume p) 1200 ml
b) Inspiratory reserve volume q) 1000 ml
c) Experatory reserve volume r) 3000 ml
d) Residule volume s) 500 ml

a) A - r, B - p, C - s, D - qb) A - p, B - q, C - r, D - s
c) A - s, B - r, C - q, D - p d) A - q, B - s, C - r, D - p

9) Match the following column – I with Column – II,

Column – I Column – II
a) Vital capacity p) ERV + RV
b) Inspiratory capacity q) ERV + TV + IRV
 c) Experatory capacity r) IRV + TV
d) Functional residual capacity s) ERV + TV

a) A - s, B - q, C - r, D - p b) A - q, B - r, C - s, D - p
c) A - r, B - q, C - p, D - s d) A - s, B - r, C - q, D - p
10) In the given diagram, Identify what is depicted by A,B and C Choose the correct
option.

a) A – Air going out from lungs, B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of
thorax increased
b) A – Air entering lungs, B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of thorax
increased.
c) A – Air entering lungs, B-Ribs and sternum raised, C-Volume of thorax
increased.
d) A – Air going out from lungs B-Ribs and sternum relaxed, C-Volume of
thorax decreased.

11) Arrange the following in the order if increasing volume.

i) Tidal volume ii) Residual volume

iii) Expiratory reserve volume iv) Vital capacity

a) i < ii < iii < iv b) i < iii < ii < ivc) i < iv < iii < ii d) i < iv < ii < iii

12) Select incorrect statement,

a) Deposition of iron particles in tissue leads to siderosis.
b) Lungs become more elastic and less fibrous in emphysema.
c) In the case of asthma, the allergens cause released of histamine
d) Inhalation of coal particles leads to black-lung dices

13) Match the following,

Column – I Column – II
a) Respiratory rytherm centre p) ponas
b) Pnemotaxic centre q) cerebellum
c) Apneustic centre r) medulla
d) Chemosensitive area s) cerebrum

a) A - q, B - r, C - s, D - p b) A - r, B - p, C - q, D - r
c) A - p, B - r, C - p, d - r d) A - r, B - p, C - p, d - r

14) Which is the correct sequence of steps in respiration.

A) Transport of gases by the blood
B) Breathing or pulmonary ventilation
C) Cellular respiration
 D) Diffusion of O2 and Co2 between bold and tissues
E) Diffusion of O2 and Co2 across alveolar membrane.
a) B – E – A – D – C b) B – A – E – C – D
c) B – P – A – E – C d) B – E – D – A – C

15) Mechanism of breathing vary among different groups of animals depending

mainly on their.
A) Habits B) Habitats
C) Levels of organization D) Demand of situation

a) A and B b) B and C c) B, C and D d) A,C and D

16 .Assertion : The complete combustion of glucose, which produces

CO2 and H20 as end products, yields energy most of which is given out as heat.
Reason: There are sufficient reasons to believe that the first cells on this planet lived in
an atmosphere that lacked oxygen.
A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
B.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C.If assertion is true but reason is false
D.If both assertion and reason are false.

17. Assertion: During the process of respiration, oxygen is utilised and carbon dioxide.
water and energy is released as products.
Reason: The combustion reaction does not require oxygen.
A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
B.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D.If both assertion and reason are false.

18. Assertion: The reduced ubiquinone (ubiquinol) is oxidised with the transfer of
electron to cytochrome c.
Reason: During electron transport, proton accumulates within inner membrane of
mitochondria.
A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
B.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C.If assertion is true but reason is false.
D.If both assertion and reason are false.

19. Assertion : Oxidation of one molecule of NADH gives rise to 3 molecules of ATP and
that of one molecule of FADH2 produces 2 molecules of ATP
Reason : The number of ATP molecules synthesised depends on the nature of the
electron donor.
A. If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of
the assertion.

B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false. D.If both assertion and reason are false
20.Assertion: Fermentation accounts for only a partial breakdown of glucose whereas in
aerobic respiration it is completely degraded to CO2 and H20
Reason: NADH is oxidised to NAD+ rather slowly in aerobic respiration, however the
reaction is very vigorous in case of fermentation.
A. A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct
explanation of the assertion.
B.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C.If assertion is true but reason is false. D.If both assertion and reason are
false.

21.Assertion: All carbohydrates are usually first converted into glucose before they are
used for respiration.
Reason: Proteins fats and organic acid can also be respired but they do not enter
respiratory pathway at the first step.
A. If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of
the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

22.Assertion : Respiratory pathway is an amphibolic pathway.

Reason : In respiration, there is breakdown of many substances (catabolism) and
synthesis of many substances (anabolism) by respiratory intermediates.
A. If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of
the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

23.Assertion: In living organisms, respiratory substrates are often more than one.
Reason: Pure proteins or fats are never used as respiratory substrates.
A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation
of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

24.Assertion: During ETS, four protons would be accumulated in the intermembrane

space of mitochondria from one molecule of FDH2
Reason: Ubiquinone receives reducing equivalents via FADH2
A.If both. assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
B.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D.If both assertion and reason are false

25. Assertion . All terrestrial vertebrates are air -breathers.

Reason . They have developed lungs for air breathing an adaptation for land life.
 A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. if A is true but R is false.
D. If both A and R are false.

26.Number of oxygen molecules required during glycolysis of one glucose molecule is

A. Zero B.one C.six D.four

27.Which of the following types of plants do not show transpiration?

A) Aquatic plants with floating leaves
B) Aquatic submerged plants
C) Plants growing in hilly areas
D) Plants living in deserts

28.Which of the following statements is true of the process of respiration in animals and
plants?
A.In plants, the reactants are carbon dioxide and water
B.When a molecule of glucose is oxidised, much more energy is released in
animals
C.The process is identical in animals and plants
D. All the above

29. Which of the following is the maximum efficiency of aerobic respiration?

A.10 to 20 percent B.40 to 50 percent
C.90 to 100 percent D.100to 120 percen

30.Which of the following is NOT a function of respiration?

A.The transport of substances in the xylem
B.To maintain a constant environment in cells
C.To transport molecules against concentration gradients
D.Respiration gives energy
31. Which of the following is able to respire anaerobically?
A.Human heart muscle B. A garden plant
C.Yeast D. Fish

32. Where does the process of anaerobic respiration occur?

A.In the cytoplasm of the cell B.In mitochondria
C.Nerve cells D.Nucleus

33. Which of the following are true about aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
A. Aerobic respiration produces much more energy per glucose molecule than
anaerobic respiration
B. The products of anaerobic respiration contain less energy than the products of
aerobic respiration
C. More species of organism obtain their energy anaerobically than aerobically.
D. Both occur in cytoplasm and mitochondria.
34. Which of the following is produced when a plant respires anaerobically?
A. Starch and cellulose
B. Alcohol and carbon dioxide
C. Lactic acid
D. Water and CO2
35 . Which of the following best explains why yeast is used to make bread?
A. The alcohol produced by anaerobic respiration adds flavour to the bread.
B. The carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic respiration makes the dough rise.
 C. It respires aerobically
D. Yeast respires anaerobically to produce lactic acid, which produces the sour dough
needed to make bread.
36. Which of the following statements is true about involuntary breathing?
(a) It is controlled by the bronchioles
(b) It is controlled by the pulmonary arterioles
(c) It is controlled by the alveolar-capillary network
(d) It is controlled by the neurons, located in the medulla and pons
37. The total number of alveoli present in the human lungs is estimated to be around
______.
(a) 1 billion (b) 800 million (c) 500 million (d) 1500 million
38. The maximum volume of air contained in the lung by a full forced inhalation is called
_________.
(a) Tidal volume b) Vital capacity
(c) Ventilation rate (d) Total lung capacity

39.Which one of the following is correct regarding larynx?

(a) It houses the vocal cords
(b) It prevents the invading pathogens into the trachea
(c) It is an organ made of cartilage and connects the pharynx to the trachea
(d) All of the above.
40. Which of these statements is true about internal respiration?
(a) Production of ATP
(b) Exchange of gases between the bloodstream and tissue cells
(c) Exchange of gases between alveoli and the bloodstream
(d) Breathing between the atmosphere and the alveoli
41. Which of the following organs functions as an air conditioner?
(a) Larynx (b) Pharynx
(c) Nasal chambers (d) All of the above
42. The normal breathing process is controlled by ____________.
(a) Lungs (b) Ventral respiratory group
(c) Dorsal respiratory group (d) Both (b) and (c)
43. Which of the following statements is true about the entry of air into the lungs?
(a) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the mouth and the nose
(b) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the oesophagus and gullet
(c) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the windpipe and the pores
(d) Air enters the body and travels to the lungs through the nose and the nervous
system.
44. Metabolic water is a by-product of the process of
a)Digestion b) Excretion
c)Muscle activity d)Tissue respiration
45.Respiration is a process in which (CPMT 1983)
(a) Energy is used up (b) Energy is tored in the form of ATP
(c) Energy is released and stored in the form of ATP
(d) Energy is not released at all
46.Respiration is an (CPMT 1986)
(a) Endothermic process (b) Exothermic process
(c) Anabolic process (d) Endegonic process
47. Respiratory enzymes are located in (Delhi PMT 1986)
(a) Mitochondrial matrix (mitochondria) (b) Perimitochondiral space
(c) Cristae (d) Outer membrane
48.Respiratory enzymes are located in (Delhi PMT 1986)
(a) Mitochondrial matrix (mitochondria) (b) Perimitochondiral space
(c) Cristae (d) Outer membrane
49.Which of the following statements is correct with reference to aerobic respiration?
A . Aerobic respiration takes places in the absence of oxygen.
B. The release of energy in aerobic respiration is lower than that in anaerobic
respiration.
C. In mitochondria, one molecule of pyruvate breaks down to give three molecules
of carbon dioxide.
D. Only carbon dioxide is released in the process of aerobic respiration.
50. Which of the following aquatic animals does NOT have gills?
A. Octopu B. Squid C. Clown fish D. Whale

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