(Applied Anatomy & Physiology) Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards

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What happens in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen combines with glucose to produce energy in the mitochondria of cells.

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What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + oxygen ~> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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Aerobic respiration is used in what type of sport?

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Endurance events

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What happens in anaerobic respiration?

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Glucose is converted directly into energy.

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What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?

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Glucose ~> lactic acid (+energy)

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