B4- Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration Flashcards

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what is aerobic respiration

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RESPIRATION WITH OXYGEN
-most efficient way to transfer energy from glucose
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what is anaerobic respiration?

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your body can’t supply oxygen to your muscles, they start doing anaerobic respiration (used in exercise)
-WITHOUT OXYGEN
-doesn’t transfer much energy
because GLUCOSE ISN’T FULLY OXIDISED
-only emergencies

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what is word equation for anaerobic respiration?

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glucose —> lactic acid

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what is word equation for anaerobic respiration within plants and yeast cells?

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glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide

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what is oxygen debt?

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amount of extra oxygen the body needs after exercise to react with lactic acid and remove it

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what does lactic acid cause?

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muscle fatigue
aching
muscles stop contracting efficiently

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what happens when you exercise

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muscle contraction- increases
demand for energy increases
increased respiration
heart rate flow increases
blood flow increases
breathing rate increases

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