Combustion Flashcards
What are the similarities between combustion and respiration
They both
Need oxygen
Need a fuel
Release energy
When does Combustion take place
Combustion takes place when fuel, most commonly a fossil fuel, reacts with the oxygen in air to produce heat
True/False
Respiration is “Breathing in and Out”
False
Respiration is !NOT! “Breathing in and out”
True/False
Aerobic Respiration needs plenty of oxygen
True
True/False
Anaerobic Respiration doesn’t use oxygen at all
True
True/False
Anaerobic Respiration in plants aren’t different at all
False
Anaerobic Respiration is slightly different in plants
What happens in Anaerobic Respiration
In Anaerobic Respiration, glucose breaks down without oxygen. The chemical reaction transfers energy from glucose to the cell