B4 Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
The process of transferring energy from glucose which goes in every cell.
2
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Is all chemical reactions in an organism
3
Q
What is aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic= using oxygen Anaerobic= without oxygen.
4
Q
What is the equation of aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water
5
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration
A
Glucose ——> lactic acid
6
Q
What respiration is most efficient transfer of glucose?
A
Aerobic