respiration Flashcards
1
Q
define respiration
A
an exothermic reaction which transfers energy from glucose and is continuously occurring in living cells
2
Q
three use of energy
A
build large molecules from smaller ones
musclar contraction
maintain body temperature
3
Q
define metabolism
A
chemical process in a living organism which is required to maintain life
4
Q
where does aerobic respiration take place
A
mitochondria
5
Q
equation for aerobic respiration
A
glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
6
Q
equation for anaerobic respiration
A
glucose -> lactic acid
7
Q
anaerobic respiration in plants
A
glucose -> ethanol + carbon dioxide
8
Q
why is anaerobic bad
A
incomplete breakdown
latic acid is bad for us
9
Q
what organ in the body gets rid of lactic acid
A
liver
