aerobic and anaerobic respiration Flashcards
aerobic
respiration that can only take place in the presence of oxygen
anaerobic
respiration that takes place whether oxygen is present or not
also takes place in the absence of oxygen
also called fermentation
equation of anaerobic respiration in bacteria and yeasts
glucose -> small amounts of energy + carbon dioxide + ethanol
alcoholic fermentation
is important for the baking industry as well as for the purpose of making beer, wine and spirits. the sweet small of baking bread is caused by the ethanol that evaporates and the carbon dioxide bubbles cause the dough to rise and expand.
lactic acid fermentation
allows human muscle cells to compensate for the lack of oxygen mostly due to vigorous exercise.
in muscle cells
glucose -> lactic acid + energy
once the oxygen concentration in the muscle cells increases again, the lactic acid is broken down into carbon dioxide, water and energy.
lactic acid -> carbon dioxide + water + energy
obligate anaerobes
need environments where there is no oxygen as they cannot grow in its presence. some obligate anaerobes are even harmed by oxygen.
define alcoholic fermentation.
is a biological process which converts sugars into cellular energy, producing ethanol and carbon dioxide as by-products.