4.1 Aerobic respiration Flashcards
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Q
What respires?
A
Animals and plants
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Q
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)
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Q
Where does aerobic respiration take place?
A
In the mitochondria
3
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
The release of energy from food when oxygen is available
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Q
What does the energy released by the organism get used for? (4)
A
Build larger molecules from smaller ones
Enable muscle contraction in animals
Maintain a a constant body temperature in colder surrounding (birds and mammals)
Build sugars, nitrates and other nutrients into amino acids and then protein plants.
