Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology Topic 8 > Respiration > Flashcards

Respiration Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Where does respiration happen and what is it?

A

Happens in every cell of every body

It is the prices of transferring energy from the breakdown of organic compounds . Transferred by heat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the two types of respiration?

A

Aerobic and anaerobic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the energy is respiration used for?

A

Metabolic processes
Contracting muscles
Maintaining a body temperature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the equation for respiration?

A

Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water

Opposite of photosynthesis.

C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is anaerobic respiration?

A

Doesn’t use oxygen and is when your heart can’t supply enough oxygen to the muscles to do aerobic respiration.
Transfers much less energy and is less efficient

Glucose is transferred into Lactic acid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is anaerobic respiration in plants?

A

Plants produce ethanol and carbon dioxide instead of lactic acid

Glucose -> ethanol + carbon dioxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Biology Topic 8 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions