B12 - Respiration Flashcards
What is aerobic respiration?
a series of chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to break down nutrient molecules (glucose) to release energy
what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water
what is the balanced symbol equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O
what is anaerobic respiration?
a series of chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen
does anaerobic respiration release more or less energy per glucose molecule than aerobic respiration
less
what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscles during strenuous exercise?
glucose –> lactic acid
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lactic acid ______ __ in _______ and _____ during ________ exercise causing an ______ ____
builds
up
muscles
blood
vigorous
oxygen
debt
state 3 ways oxygen debt is removed after exercise
-continuation of fast heart rate to transport lactic acid in the blood from the muscles to the liver
-continuation of deeper and faster breathing to supply oxygen for aerobic respiration of lactic acid
-aerobic respiration of lactic acid in the liver
what is the main nutrient used to provide energy in all cells?
glucose
what are 6 uses of energy in living organisms?
-muscle contraction
-protein synthesis
-cell division
-growth
-passage of nerve impulses
-maintenance of a constant body temperature
why do muscles carry out anaerobic respiration?
because the demand for energy exceeds the supply of oxygen
state 3 things that happen to muscles when lactic acid builds up in muscles
-become fatigue
-cramp
-become painful
how and where is the lactic sent to after the strenuous exercise stops?
how: the bloodstream
where: the liver
what is oxygen debt?
the need for oxygen after exercise
what does the liver do to the lactic acid?
oxidises it / breaks it down