Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
What is Aerobic Respiration?
It is respiration using Oxygen
Where do the majority of reactions in aerobic respiration happen?
Inside the mitochondria
What is the word equation for Aerobic Respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
What is the symbol equation for Aerobic Respiration?
C6H12O2 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O
What does Anaerobic Mean?
Without oxygen
When does your body use Anaerobic Respiration?
When doing vigorous exercise and your body can’t supply enough oxygen
What is the word equation for Anaerobic Respiration in your body?
Glucose = Lactic Acid
What is the word equation for Anaerobic Respiration in Plants and Yeast?
Glucose = Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide
What is Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast cells commonly referred as?
Fermentation
In Industry how is fermentation used?
Bread making the carbon dioxide makes the bread rise,
In beer, the fermentation process produces the alcohol