B2.6 Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose and oxygen to carbon dioxide and water and energy
2
Q
What’s glycogen?
A
Glucose when stored
3
Q
What’s energy for?
A
Growth
Body temp
Movement
4
Q
Equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose to lactic acid and energy
5
Q
What happens during exercise?
A
Heart rate increases
Muscles need for energy
Faster breathing
6
Q
Why does anaerobic respiration occur?
A
Not enough O2
7
Q
What’s bad about lactic acid?
A
Poisonous
8
Q
What’s oxygen debt?
A
When we need oxygen to get rid of lactic acid so it reacts and makes carbon dioxide and water
9
Q
Where is respiration?
A
Mitochondria
