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why is respiration important in organisms?

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the energy released from respiration gives cells the ability to break down food in order to get the energy required
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to drive the chemical reactions needed for survival

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what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

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glucose + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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what is the balanced equation for aerobic respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 - 6CO2 + 6H2O

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what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

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glucose - lactic acid (+ water)

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what is the balanced equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

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C6H12O6 - 2C3H6O3

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why is respiration an exothermic reaction?

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it releases\gives out energy

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compare anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration

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anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen whilst aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen

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