Respiration Flashcards
1
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Respiration
A
The release of energy from food
2
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Aerobic respiration
A
The release of energy from food in the presence of oxygen
3
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Anaerobic respiration
A
The release of energy from food without requiring the presence of oxygen
4
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Fermentation
A
Another name for anaerobic respiration
5
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ATP
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
6
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NADPH
A
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate Hydrogen
7
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Lactic Acid Fermentation
A
Occurs in some anaerobic bacteria and fungi and in animal muscles where there is not enough oxygen
8
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Biotechnology
A
Refers to the use of living things to carry out our useful reactions
9
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Bioreactor
A
The vessel in which biological reactions take place
