Biology Chapter 11 (Respiration and Gas exchange) Flashcards
Define respiration?
A chemical reaction that happens in all our cells to release energy.
What can the energy from respiration be used for in human body?
. Contraction of muscle cells to produce movement
. Active transport of molecules and ions
. Building large molecules, such as protein
. Cell division
. Growth
. Passage of nerve impulses
. Maintain body temperatures
Define Aerobic respiration?
A respiration which requires oxygen
Define anaerobic respiration?
A respiration which does not require oxygen
Difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?
- Aerobic respiration:
.Occurs in mitochondria
. Produces more ATP than anaerobic respiration - Anaerobic respiration:
. Occurs in cytoplasm
. Produces less Energy than aerobic respiration.
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate
Advantages of using ATP instead of glucose?
. ATP releases its energy instantly in a single reaction
. The hydrolysis of ATP releases a small amount of energy, ideal for fueling reactions in the body.
Word equation for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy (36ATP)
What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + 36ATP
Word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast?
Glucose —-> Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + Energy (2ATP)
Word equation for anaerobic respiration in muslces?
Glucose —> Lactic acid + Energy (2ATP)
Fermentation is an —— respiration?
Anaerobic
The energy released by anaerobic respiration is considerably —– than the energy from aerobic respiration?
Less
Define aerobic bacteria?
Bacteria which need oxygen in order to respire are called aerobic bacteria.
Define anaerobic bacteria?
Bacteria which can respire without needing oxygen.
Where are aerobic bacteria found?
likely to be found in
1. air
2. water
3. Soil
Where can anaerobic bacteria be found?
They are found in situations where oxygen is lacking like:
1. stagnant water
2. Waterlogged soil
3. Intestines of animals
Define oxygen debt?
The heavy breathing after exercise which supplies enough oxygen to the body to break down the lactic acid produced.
Where is lactic acid broken down after exercise?
The liver
The word equation for breaking down lactic acid?
Lactic acid + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide + Water + energy
What happens to the excess lactic acid that is not broken down?
It is converted to glycogen and stored in muscle cells
Define respiratory rate?
The rate at which an organism converts glucose to carbon dioxide.
What is the instrument used to measure respiratory rate in small organisms?
A respirometer
Define ventilation?
Movement of air into and out of the lungs in 2 stages, and is controlled by the movement of the diaphragm and ribcage.