respiration

Question 1

define respiration

Answer 1

series of exothermic reactions which occurs continuously in all living cells

Question 2

what is anaerobic respiration an when does it occur?

Answer 2

• the incomplete oxidation of glucose
• occurs when there is insufficient oxygen available to meet the oxygen demand

Question 3

describe the process of fermentation in bread making

Answer 3

• the bubbles of carbon dioxide get trapped in the dough and cause the dough to rise
• the ethanol that is produced evaporates when the bread is baked in the oven