Respiration Flashcards
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What is aerobic respiration?
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It is different to respiration and it is known as ventilation. It is a chemical process. The energy is release from food such as glucose and a sugar.
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What is respiration?
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Respiration supplies the body with energy.
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What does aerobic respiration involve?
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Oxygen is needed for it to work.
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Where do most of the chemical reactions take place?
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Cytoplasm cell or mitochondria.
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What can the energy be used for?
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The energy can be used:
- to allow muscles to contract
- to maintain a constant body temperature in birds and mammals.
