1:5:5 Compare/contrast anaerobic respiration in muscles with anaerobic respiration in yeast

Question 1

What’s the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscle

Answer 1

glucose > energy + lactic acid

Question 2

What’s the word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast

Answer 2

glucose > energy + alcohol + carbon dioxide

Question 3

Describe anaerobic respiration in muscles.

Answer 3

When oxygen isn’t available, energy can be created by the process of anaerobic respiration. It occurs in animal muscle, for short periods of time if aerobic respiration isn’t meeting energy demands it leads to muscle pain.

Question 4

Is anaerobic respiration better at producing energy than aerobic respiration?

Answer 4

It’s not. It only produces a small amount of energy in comparison.

Question 5

What happens when respiration occurs in yeast cells?

Answer 5

When anaerobic respiration occurs in yeast cells the cells produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. This is why yeast can be used in bread or dough to make it rise.