Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.
True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration.
False
Fill in the blank: The main product of aerobic respiration is __________.
carbon dioxide and water
What type of organisms primarily use anaerobic respiration?
Some bacteria and yeast
Which process occurs in the mitochondria of cells?
Aerobic respiration
What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscle cells?
Lactic acid
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a product of anaerobic respiration? A) Lactic acid B) Ethanol C) Oxygen
C) Oxygen
True or False: Aerobic respiration is more efficient than anaerobic respiration.
True
What is the primary energy currency produced by both aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
Fill in the blank: Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces __________.
ethanol and carbon dioxide
What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
It acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.
Short answer: Name one advantage of anaerobic respiration.
It allows organisms to generate energy without oxygen.
Multiple choice: Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen? A) Aerobic B) Anaerobic C) Both
B) Anaerobic
What is the end product of anaerobic respiration in human muscles during intense exercise?
Lactic acid
