Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
what is anaerobic respiration
respiration without oxygen
where does anaerobic respiration occur
in the cytoplasm of cells
what is the formula for anaerobic respiration
glucose —-> lactic acid + energy
what is the problem with anaerobic respiration
less energy is released and glucose is not broken down completely
what happens to the lactic acid produced
transported to liver –> oxidised and pyruvate
what is the breakdown of lactic acid in the liver
lactic —-> CO2 or H2O
what does lactic acid need to pyruvate
oxygen
what is oxygen debt
post exercise when you take in deep breaths to increase O2
in order for liver to break down lactic acid as a result of anaerobic respiration during exercise
what happens in yeast/plant cells for anaerobic respiration
glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide
