Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration Flashcards
1
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what is aerobic respiration
A
glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + energy
glucose (from plants) + 02 (breathe in) -> c02 (breathe out) + H20 (urinate)
2
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what is anaerobic respiration
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it means to respire without oxygen, glucose -> lactic acid + energy
3
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what effect does lactic acid have on your body
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lactic acid is poisonous to muscles so it makes them sore and weak