2.8 Cell Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is cell respiration?
A
The controlled release of energy from organic compounds to produce ATP.
2
Q
Why do cells require energy?
A
Making larger molecules, pumping ions in active transport and moving things around the cells.
3
Q
Products of anaerobic respiration.
A
Small yield of ATP. Converted into lactic acid in humans and ethanol+CO2 in plants/yeast
4
Q
What does aerobic respiration produce?
A
Large amount of ATP and produces co2 and water.
