Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration
A
The breakdown of glucose to release energy
2
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What are the types of respiration
A
Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration
3
Q
What is aerobic respiration
A
Aerobic respiration is the complete breakdown of glucose to release a relatively large amount of energy. It requires oxygen and produces CO2 and H2O
4
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What is anaerobic respiration
A
The incomplete breakdown of glucose to release a relatively small amount of energy. It does not use oxygen and its products depends on the organism
In humans, the product is lactic acid
In yeast, the products are ethanol + carbon dioxide
5
Q
What can the energy from respiration be used for in humans
A
- Muscle contractions
- Cell division
- Active transport
- Protein synthesis
- Growth
- Maintaining constant internal body temperatures
6
Q
What is the balanced equation of aerobic respiration
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6O2 + 6H2O
