cellular respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Where does cellular respiration occur?
A
the mitochondria
2
Q
What is the purpose of cellular respiration?
A
to convert stored energy into usable energy
3
Q
What is required for cellular respiration to occur?
A
glucose, oxygen and the mitochondria
4
Q
What is ATP?
A
the molecules that cells use for energy
5
Q
What is the word equation for cellular respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen ➔ carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP)
6
Q
What are the products of cellular respiration?
A
carbon dioxide, water and energy (ATP)
7
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
- Requires oxygen
- It occurs in the mitochondria of cells
- Produces a lot of ATP
8
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
- Doesn’t require oxygen
- Occurs in the cytoplasm of cells
- Produces less ATP
