respiration Flashcards
what is aerobic respiration?
an exothermic reaction which takes place inside mitochondria
what are the reactants in aerobic respiration?
glucose and oxygen
what are the products of aerobic respiration?
carbon dioxide, water and energy
what is the energy released in aerobic respiration led for?
movement, keeping warm and chemical reactions to build large molecules
what increases during exercise?
heart rate, breathing rate and breath volume
what does anaerobic respiration not require?
oxygen
Anaerobic respiration produces __________
Anaerobic respiration produces less energy
what is produced during anaerobic respiration?
lactic acid which is toxic to the body
what does anaerobic respiration in plant and yeast cells produce?
carbon dioxide and ethanol
what can anaerobic respiration in plant and yeast cells be used for?
in the manufacture of bread and alcohol
