anaerobic and aerobic respiration Flashcards
1
Q
what happens if oxygen is unavailable during cellular respiration
A
2 lactic acid molecules are produced
2
Q
what happens if oxygen is available during cellular respiration
A
2 pyruvic acid molecules are produced which makes up to 36 ATP molecules
3
Q
what is the equation for cellular respiration
A
C_6H_12O_6 –> 6CO_2 –> 6H_2O —>heat energy –> 38 ATP
4
Q
what is glycolysis
A
the first step in the breakdown of glucose into two pyruvic molecules
