Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word equation for Respiration?
A
Glucose+Oxygen->Carbon Dioxide+Water+Energy
2
Q
What is Respiration?
A
A series of enzyme-controlled reactions which release the chemical energy stored in Glucose.
The energy released from the breakdown of glucose is used to generate ATP.
3
Q
What is ATP?
A
ATP is an energy-storing molecule.
4
Q
What is the energy used for?
A
Active Transport
Osmosis
Protein synthesis
5
Q
What method can be used to measure Respiration?
A
Respirometer
6
Q
How is a Respirmeter used?
A
Used to measure Oxygen consumption which shows the rate of respiration.
