Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
what is aerobic respiration?
A
respiration with oxygen
2
Q
anaerobic respiration.
A
respiration without oxygen.
3
Q
where does aerobic respiration take place?
A
in the mitochondria.
4
Q
what is the word equation for respiration?
A
glucose +oxygen —–> carbon dioxide + energy + water
5
Q
energy from respiration can what?
A
- build up protein chains with amino acids
- muscle contraction
- production of heat (for body temp)
- plants use it to convert amino acids from sugars and nitrates.
6
Q
what’s the chemical formula for anearobic respiration?
A
Glucose ——> Lactic acid + little energy
7
Q
what is lactic acid?
A
poisness, stops contractions in the muscle, fatigues them.
8
Q
what is the name given to the process where lactic acid is neutralised?
A
oxidisation.
