respiration Flashcards
1
Q
what is respiration?
A
a process used in all plants and animals to produce chemical energy
2
Q
what does respiration allow us to do?
A
growth and repair, move, and control body temperature (mammals)
3
Q
what is aerobic respiration?
A
using air and glucose to produce chemical energy
4
Q
what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
glucose+ oxygen-> carbon dioxide+water
