WAEC Biology 1996 Question 5

Question 5

Respiration

Which of the following are the final products of aerobic respiration?

  1. A.Water, carbondioxide and energy
  2. B.Pyruvic acid, carbondioxide and water
  3. C.Glucose, energy and urea
  4. D.Energy and carbondioxide
  5. E.Lactic acid, water and carbondioxide
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Water, carbondioxide and energy)

Explanation

Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.