respiration Flashcards
1
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two types of respiration
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aerobic respiration, anerobic respiration
2
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aerobic respiration
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occurs with oxygen and releases more energy but more slowly
3
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anerobic respiration
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occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly
4
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definition for respiration
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respiration is a chemical reaction which occurs in all living cells, releasing energy from glucose
5
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aerobic respiration word equation
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glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water
6
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byproduct of anerobic respiration
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lactic acid
7
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anerobic respiration word equation
A
glucose = lactic acid
8
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define oxygen debt
A
excess post-exercise oxygen consumption
9
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features of alveoli
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millions of capilliries, large surface area and thin walls
