Diferent Types Of Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Is cellular respiration endothermic or exothermic
A
It is endothermic because it transfers energy
2
Q
What is metabolism
A
All the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life
3
Q
What is aerobic respiration
A
It takes place whenever there is enough oxygen this takes place in mitochondria
Word equation:
Glucose+Oxygen->Carbon dioxide + Water
4
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
Respiration without oxygen like when we are sprinting and can’t get enough oxygen
Word equation:
Glucose—>Lactic acid
Problem with anaerobic respiration
•It is incomplete
•It has to be removed
5
Q
What does exothermic mean and what does endothermic mean?
A
Exothermic mean the they dont absorb energy from surrounding
Endothermic it absorbs energy from surroundings
