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What are the two types of respiration called?

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Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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What is respiration?

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The process of releasing energy from glucose, which happens constantly in every living cell.

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When does aerobic respiration occur?

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When there’s plenty of oxygen.

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Which type of respiration is used most of the time?

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Aerobic

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What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water

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When do we use anaerobic respiration?

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When you’ve done lots if exercise and your body can’t supply enough oxygen to your muscles.

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What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in animals?

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Glucose - lactic acid (+energy)

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How is anaerobic respiration different in plants?

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Plants can respire without oxygen and produce ethanol and co2 instead of lactic acid.

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What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?

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Glucose = ethanol + carbon dioxide

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