Ch14 respiration Flashcards
1
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respiration
A
is the breakdown of food (carbohydrate) to release energy
2
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aerobic respiration
A
is the breakdown of food (carbohydrate) with oxygen to release energy
3
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anaerobic respiration
A
breakdown of food (carbohydrate) in the absence of oxygen releasing energy
4
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biotechnology
A
the use of organisms, cells or enzymes to make specific products
5
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immobilised cells
A
cells attached to an inert material by chemical or physical means
6
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bioreactor
A
a vessel (usually large) in which cells, organisms or enzymes are placed to manufacture specific products
