Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
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What are organisms made of?
A
- All organisms are made of cells
2
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What do these organisms need?
A
- Energy to power the many processes a cell carries out
3
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How is the energy released?
A
- In a series of enzyme-catalysed reactios known as respiration
4
Q
Define ‘Respiration’
A
- The release of energy from food molecules that act as fuel for the cell
5
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What happens in Aerobic Respiration?
A
- Oxygen is used to release energy from the molecules such as glucose
6
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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
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- Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
