respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
the process of energy release from food inside living organisms
2
Q
where does aerobic respiration happen?
A
in the mitrochondria
3
Q
what has high energy release?
A
aerobic respiration
4
Q
what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
glucose + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water + (energy)
5
Q
what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
glucose - lactic acid + (energy)
6
Q
what does anaerobic respiration create?
A
oxygen debt
7
Q
what type of energy release does anaerobic respiration?
A
low energy release
