Respiration Flashcards

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What is respiration?

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Chemical reaction in all living cells and releases energy from glucose.

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When does anaerobic respiration take place?

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When there is not enough oxygen going to the mussels and short burst of speed.

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What is the product of anaerobic respiration in humans?

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Lactic acid form glucose.

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What happens to your muscles during anaerobic respiration?

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Cramps. and tiredness.

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what is fermentation?

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Anaerobic respiration which takes place in beer and bread.

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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water + ENERGY

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What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

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Glucose –> lactic acid + ENERGY

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What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in microorganisms?

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Glucose –> carbon dioxide + ethanol + ENERGY

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Where the reactions for aerobic respiration take place.

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