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Cell Respiration Flashcards

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What is respiration

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A process that is speeded up and controlled by enzymes

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What is aerobic respiration

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a biochemical reaction that breaks down glucose to produce energy

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aerobic meaning

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using/in the presence of oxygen

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word equation for aerobic respiration

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glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water

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symbol equation for aerobic respiration

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C6H12O6 + 602 = 6CO2 + 6H20

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Reasons for respiration

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To move
energy for - reproduction, excretion, sensitivity
energy for growth

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What is the function of the mitochondria

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the site of respiration and produces ATP

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What is ATP

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an energy store. Can carry energy

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How have mitochondria adapted

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A large surface area on the inner membrane to contain ATP synthase

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What happens to body temperature and breathing rate when aerobically respiring

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increase the blood flow to the muscles.
Increases supply of sugar and oxygen
Increases rate of removal of CO2 (breathing)

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What happens to body temperature and breathing rate when aerobically respiring

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increase the blood flow to the muscles.
Increases supply of sugar and oxygen
Increases rate of removal of CO2 (breathing)
Heat is a biproduct

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anaerobic meaning

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without oxygen

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word equation for anaerobic respiration in animals

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glucose = lactic acid (+energy)

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symbol equation for anaerobic respiration in animals

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C6H1206 = C3H6O3

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word equation for respiration in organisms like yeast

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Glucose = ethanol + CO2 (+ energy)

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Why does anaerobic respiration release less energy than aerobic respiration

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the breakdown of glucose is incomplete

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