Aerobic Respiration

Question 1

What is the process of aerobic respiration?

Answer 1

1. Glucose reacts with oxygen
2. Energy that holds the reactants together is transferred into a form that our cells can use.
3. This is an exothermic reaction.
4. C6H12O6 + 602 = 6CO2 + 6H2O

Question 2

Where is the site for aerobic respiration?

Answer 2

1. Very active cells, such as muscle cells have many mitochondria for aerobic respiration.
2. Less active cells, such as fat cells need little energy and therefore less mitochondria.

Question 3

What is the need for respiration?

Answer 3

1. Used to build up large molecules and break large molecules.
2. So that muscle cells can contract.(movement)
3. To maintain body temperature.
4. Active transport for minerals and ions. (plants)