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Respiration Flashcards

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What is the equation for respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen = Water + Carbon dioxide.

C6H12O6 + O2 = H2O + CO2

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How do you BALANCE the respiration equation?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6H2O + 6CO2

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What type of reaction is respiration?

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Respiration is an exothermic reaction. Energy is given out.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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This is respiration WITHOUT oxygen.

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What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?

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Glucose ➡️ Energy + lactic acid

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What does lactic acid do?

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This builds up in muscles, creating oxygen debt.

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Explain anaerobic respiration in yeast.

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Yeast + glucose ➡️ Carbon dioxide + Ethanol.

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GCSE Biology - Bioenergetics (4 decks)

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