Biology anaerobic respiration Flashcards
What is anaerobic respiration?
A type of respiration that doesn’t use oxygen
When is anaerobic respiration used?
To transfer energy from glucose to different parts of you body when there is not enough oxygen for aerobic respiration
When does anaerobic respiration happen?
During strenuous exercise like sprinting
How long does anaerobic respiration last for?
Short period of time
The energy you get from…. Is less than …..
Anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?
Glucose —> lactic acid (+energy)
Two reasons why the body uses aerobic respiration?
Transfers more energy per glucose molecule than anaerobic
The lactic acid produced from anaerobic respiration can cause painful cramps in your muscles
What is oxygen debt?
Extra oxygen you inhaled break down lactic acid
Do animals and plants respire anaerobic or aerobic?
Aerobic
When do animals and plants need to respire anaerobically?
They are are not able to get sufficient oxygen to their muscles
What percentage of microorganisms in your body respire anaerobically and why do they respire anaerobically?
90% and so they can survive in environments with little to no oxygen
What is the process of fermentation?
Aerobic respiration in plant and microorganisms produces ethanol and carbon dioxide instead of Lactic acid
What is the word equation for fermentation?
Glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide (+energy)
