Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration Flashcards

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what is aerobic respiration

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glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + energy

glucose (from plants) + 02 (breathe in) -> c02 (breathe out) + H20 (urinate)

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what is anaerobic respiration

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it means to respire without oxygen, glucose -> lactic acid + energy

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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

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