Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Define aerobic respiration
A
The controlled release of energy from food using oxygen
2
Q
What is the balanced equation for aerobic respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + heat + 38 ATP
3
Q
What are the end products of aerobic respiration?
A
Carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
Do the end products of aerobic respiration have low or high energies?
A
Low energies
5
Q
What happens to most of the energy not converted to ATP in aerobic respiration?
A
It is lost as heat
6
Q
How many stages are involved in aerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic respiration is a two stage process
7
Q
What is stage one of aerobic respiration called?
A
Glycolysis
