anerobic respiration Flashcards
1
Q
what is the word equation for anerobic respiration
A
glucose = lactic acid (+energy)
2
Q
what is the difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration
A
anaerobic respiration take place in the absence of oxygen
aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen
3
Q
what are negative aspects of anaerobic respiration
A
- anaerobic respiration is inefficient and produces less energy
- lactic acid produced which is poison and produces fatigue of muscles (cramps)
4
Q
what is oxygen debt
A
the extra oxygen you inhale that breaks down the lactic acid
5
Q
when might you use anaerobic respiration
A
during hard excerise
6
Q
which other organisms perform anaerobic respiration
A
- plants
- animals
3.microrganisms
7
Q
what is fermentation
A
a type of anaerobic repsiration
8
Q
what is the word equation for fermentation
A
glucose = ethanol + carbon dioxide (+energy)
9
Q
why does the the body normally repsires aerobically
A
- aerobic respiration transfers more energy per glucose molecule than anaerobic respiration
- the lactic acid that is produced from anaerobic respiration can cause cramps
