Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
The release of energy from glucose through chemical reactions.
2
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water + energy
3
Q
What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O
4
Q
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose –> carbon dioxide + alcohol + energy
5
Q
What is the chemical equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
C6H12O6 –> 2CO2 + 2C2H5OH
6
Q
What is ATP?
A
A molecule high in energy
7
Q
What is produced in alcoholic fermentation?
A
Ethanol and carbon dioxide