Paper 2: Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
A series of chemical reactions that take place mostly inside the mitochondria cell
2
Q
What type of process is aerobic respiration?
A
Exothermic
3
Q
Why is aerobic respiration an exothermic reaction?
A
It releases enrgy
4
Q
What is the equation of aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
5
Q
What are the uses of aerobic respiration in animals?
A
For metabolic process
Enable muscle contractions
Maintain body temp in colder surroundings
6
Q
What are the uses of aerobic respiration in plants?
A
Build larger molecules from smaller ones
