Paper 2: Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
Incomplete break down of glucose to release energy
2
Q
What does anaerobic respiration produce in muscle cells?
A
Lactic acid
3
Q
What does blood flowing through muscles do?
A
Removes lactic acid
4
Q
What can anaerobic respiration supply to muscles when there is not enough oxygen?
A
Supply energy
5
Q
Does anaerobic respiration use oxygen?
A
No
6
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose —-> lactic acid + energy
7
Q
What are the advantages of anaerobic respiration?
A
Useful for muscle cells - releases energy
Respiration can continue in organisms that have no oxygen supply
8
Q
What are the disadvantages of anaerobic respiration?
A
Releases much less energy from each glucose
Lactic acid is not removed from the body
