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Respiration Flashcards

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What is respiration?

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A chemical reaction that occurs in cells in all living organisms, releasing energy to be used for processes

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What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

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glucose + oxygen —> water + carbon dioxide + ATP

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What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

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glucose —> lactic acid

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What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast?

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glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide

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What are 2 differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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1) aerobic respiration releases energy slower than anaerobic respiration
2) aerobic respiration releases more energy due to complete glucose breakdown but anaerobic respiration releases less energy due to incomplete glucose breakdown

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In what part of the cell does respiration take place?

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Mitochondria

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