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Anaerobic respiration Flashcards

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Anaerobic respiration is

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The chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen

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Equation for anaerobic respiration in humans (animals)

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Glucose -> lactic acid

C6 H12 O6 -> 2C3 H6 O3

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Equation for anaerobic respiration the microorganism yeast

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Glucose -> ethanol + carbon dioxide

C6 H12 O6 -> 2C2 H5 OH + 2CO2

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Lactic acid builds up in

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Muscle cells and it lowers the pH of the cells (making them more acidic)

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the products of anaerobic respiration in animals

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Lactic acid

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