B2.6 Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + Oxygen –> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
2
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose –> Lactic acid + Energy
3
Q
Define Oxygen debt
A
The amount of Oxygen needed after exercise to deal with lactic acid
4
Q
Give information about aerobic respiration [3]
A
- Requires Oxygen
- Occurs in plants and animals
- Releases a lot of energy
5
Q
Give information about anaerobic respiration [5]
A
- Gives a burst of activity
- Produces lactic acid
- Releases a bit of energy
- There is incomplete glucose breakdown
- Oxygen debt
6
Q
Give information that both aerobic and anaerobic share [3]
A
- Release energy
- Produce Carbon dioxide
- Break down glucose
7
Q
What does lactic acid do to enzymes?
A
It changes the PH which slow down the enzymes causing them to denature
