cellular respiration Flashcards
why is respiration important in organisms?
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
what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
glucose + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water (+energy)
what is the balanced equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 - 6CO2 + 6H2O
what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
glucose - lactic acid (+ water)
what is the balanced equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
C6H12O6 - 2C3H6O3
why is respiration an exothermic reaction?
it releases\gives out energy
compare anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration
anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen whilst aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen