respiration Flashcards
Give three examples of how a gull uses the energy transferred by respiration
- Muscle contraction for flying
- Maintaining body temp in cold environments
3.active transport of substances in and out of cells
Name a molecule made from glucose in plants and a molecule made from glucose in animals
Plants- cellulose (for cell walls)
Animals- glycogen (for energy storage)
Describe the components of a lipid molecule
One glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid molecules
Briefly describe how protein molecules are formed
- Amino acids join together
- In a specific sequence to form a long chain which then folds into a unique shape
What is excess protein broken down to produce
urea
Word equation for fermentation
Glucose β-> ethanol + carbon dioxide
Word equation for aerobic respiration
Glucosde + oxygen β> carbon dioxide +water (+energy)
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration
Glucose β-> lactic acid (+energy)
Photosynthesis word equation
Carbon dioxide + water ββ> glucose + oxygen
Balanced symbol symbol equation for photosynthesis
6CO2+ 6H2O β> C6H12O6+ 6O2
For each of the products of fermentation in yeast outline one industrial use
Ethanol - alcoholic beverages
Carbon dioxide - to make dough rise when baking
Compare aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration in muscle cells
- aerobic respiration requires oxygen while anaerobic respiration does not
- aerobic respiration produces CO2 and H2O whereas anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid
- aerobic respiration produces a larger amount of energy compared to anaerobic respiration
What is oxygen debt
The amount of extra oxygen your body needs to react with the build up of lactic acid and remove it from cells
Give three variables that would increase during exercise
Heart rate
Breathing rate
Breath depth
Explain why there may be an increase in lactic acid during the exercise period
- during vigorous exercise muscles need more energy
- there isnβt enough oxygen for aerobic respiration
- si the body respires anaerobically, producing lactic acid as a by product
What physical effects does long periods of vigorous exercise have on muscles
- muscles become fatigued
- lactic acid build up causes muscle pain or cramps
Explain how lactic acid is cleared from the body
- blood transports lactic acid to the liver
- the liver breaks it down into glucose which is then used in respiration or stored
What changes in the composition of blood in the lungs
- oxygen is absorbed into the blood from the air in the alveoli
- carbon dioxide is removed from the blood and exhaled
What happens to the rate of supply of blood to the whole body with exercise
- increased blood supply 2 skin heart and skeletal muscles to meet the increased O2 demand and remove waste products
- decreased blood supply 2 the digestive system kidneys and bones as these are less active during exercise
- unchanged 2 the brain as it maintains its regular blood flow for essential functions
During exercise more oxygen is carried to the working muscles explain why this is helpful during exercise
- muscles need more energy during exercise
- more oxygen I sneezed for aerobic respiration
- this allows the muscles to release more energy
- helping to prevent lactic acid build up and fatigue
The pulse rate changed when the activity changes explain the reason for this
- muscles need more oxygen during more active tasks
- heart beats faster to increase the blood flow to deliver O2 and glucose to the muscles to carry out aerobic respiration more efficiently
What is the purpose of a control
To ensure the results of an experiment are due to the variable being tests and not other factors
Give reasons why it takes longer to recover after running faster
- running faster increases intensity of exercise
- resulting in higher O2 demand and more lactic acid build up
- the body needs more time to remove waste products like lactic acid and to restore oxygen levels
- therefore the heart rate takes longer to return to resting level
What is the purpose of respiration
To release energy for cellular activities