Respiration Flashcards
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What is aerobic respiration?
A
Respiration using oxygen.
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What is respiration?
A
The process of releasing energy from glucose
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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Energy
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What is anaerobic respiration?
A
Respiration without oxygen, where glucose is broken down.
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What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
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Glucose –> Energy + Lactic Acid
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Q
Give an example of what energy released by respiration is used for in plants.
A
To build sugars, nitrates and other nutrients into amino acids, and then into proteins.
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Give three example of what energy released by respiration is used for in animals.
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To make larger molecules, to allow muscles to contract and to keep body temperatures steady.
