Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Anaerobic Respiration takes place when?
A
Oxygen is not present
2
Q
Why does Anaerobic respiration take place?
A
As Oxygen is not available as the final Hydrogen acceptor in the Cytochrome system
3
Q
During Anaerobic Respiration Glucose breaks down to?
A
2x Pyruvic Acid
4
Q
During Anaerobic Respiration in PLANTS Pyruvic Acid is broken down to?
A
Ethanol
CO2
5
Q
During Anaerobic Respiration in ANIMALS Pyruvic Acid is broken down to?
A
Lactic acid
6
Q
What builds up as Pyruvic acid is broken down to Lactic acid?
A
Oxygen debt
7
Q
Lactic Acid is converted back to Pyruvic Acid when what is repaid?
A
Oxygen debt
8
Q
Anaerobic Respiration produces?
A
2ATP per Glucose molecule
