Energy for exercise Flashcards
1
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coupled reaction
A
where products of one reaction are used in another reaction
2
Q
ATP
A
made up from one adenosine molecule and three phosphate groups help together by bonds of chemical energy
3
Q
myoglobin
A
a protein molecule that, similar to haemoglobin helps with the transport of oxygen
4
Q
Vo2 max
A
maximum volume of oxygen inspired transported and utilised per minute during exhaustive exercise
5
Q
EPOC
A
the volume of oxygen consumed post-exercise to return the body to pre-exercise state