B4- respiration + metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
what is the word equation for respiration?
A
glucose + oxygen == CO(2) + water
2
Q
what is respiration?
A
chemical reaction occurring in all cell (mitochondria) RELEASES ENERGY from CO(2) and OXYGEN.
3
Q
what type of reaction is respiration?
A
exothermic- energy transfered to surroundings
4
Q
what does aerobic mean?
A
using oxygen
5
Q
what is metabolism?
A
sum of all reactions in a cell or the body. These reactions are controlled by enzymes
6
Q
what is the large molecule proteins broken down into?
A
glucose + nitrate ions = amino acids = proteins
7
Q
what is the large molecule lipids broken down into?
A
one glycerol + fatty acids = lipid molecules
8
Q
what is the large molecule carbohydrates broken down into
A
glucose = carbohydrates
