Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is external respiration?
A
The process by which organisms exchange gases with their environment
2
Q
What is internal respiration?
A
The controlled release of energy from food
3
Q
What controls the process of internal respiration?
A
Enzymes
4
Q
What food is usually involved in internal respiration?
A
Glucose
5
Q
What is the role of enzymes in respiration?
A
They allow energy to be released in small amounts and then trapped in the form of ATP for use later on
6
Q
What is ADP short for?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
7
Q
What are the two types of internal respiration?
A
Aerobic or anaerobic respiration