Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic respiration is the controlled release of energy from food using oxygen
2
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
Anaerobic respiration is the controlled release of energy from food without the use of oxygen
3
Q
What is fermentation?
A
Fermentation is another name for anaerobic respiration
4
Q
What is biotechnology?
A
Biotechnology is the use of living things or their components (especially cells and enzymes) to manufacture useful products or to carry out useful reactions
5
Q
What is glycolysis?
A
Glycolysis is the conversion of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid
