Cellular Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is anerobic respiration?
A
the type of respiration that doesn’t require oxygen. this includes alcohol fermentation and lactic acid
2
Q
What is the word equation for alcohol fermentation
A
Glucose = Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide + ATP
3
Q
What is the word equation for Lactic acid
A
Glucose = lactic acid + ATP
4
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
the type of respiration that requires oxygen
5
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen = water + carbon Dioxide
6
Q
Does alcohol need anything to work?
A
yes, yeast
7
Q
What is lactic acid
A
this is the thing that causes stitches during exercise (build up of lactic acid + lack of oxygen)
