gas Exchange Flashcards
When does aerobic respiration occur
It occurs in the presence of oxygen
When does anerobic respiration occur
It occurs without oxygen (is a lot less common)
What is anerobic respiration in microorganisms called
Fermentation
What is the process called in which most alcohol beverages are made
Fermentation
When you inhale, what does your diaphragm do
Downwards and ribs moving up and out
What is the respiratory system responsible for in the body
Taking oxygen in from the air and giving it to the cells
When you exhale, what does your diaphragm do
The ribs and diaphragm relax leading to the chest cavity becoming smaller and air leaving the lungs
What is leading factor in the speed of photosynthesis
Temperature of the air
Is photosynthesis quicker or slower in the heat
Quicker
Where do plants get their food from
Sunlight
Where in the plant do plants make their food
Stem
What is the green chemical in plants called
Chlorophyl
Where is chlorophyl found
chloroplasts
Does photosynthesis make chlorophyl
No
What is the name for the food that the plants make
glucose
