Answer:
24. B
25. B
26. B
Explanation:
24. As depicted in the image attached, all living organisms including animals undergo cellular respiration, which is the process whereby sugar molecule is broken down to release energy (ATP). In this process, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) is released as a product. The equation is as follows:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
On the other hand, plants undergo a unique process called photosynthesis in order to synthesize their food (sugars) and hereby release oxygen gas in the process. Based on the diagram in option B, plants release oxygen using CO2, while animals release CO2 using O2.
25. The structure depicted in the image of this question is an organelle called MITOCHONDRIA. The mitochondrion is the site of cellular respiration (Krebs cycle and ETC) in eukaryotic cells.
26. Photosynthesis is a metabolic process unique to the cells of autotrophic organisms like green plants. It is the process where they synthesize their food in form of organic molecules using SUNLIGHT as a source of energy.
6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2
