Respiration Flashcards

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Define respiration

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This is the process used by cells to release energy form food

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Why are inner membranes folded ?

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This provides a increase in surface area for the reactions in respiration to take place

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3
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Word equation for Aerobic respiration ?

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Glucose + Oxygen —— Carbon dioxide + Water

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4
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What is the molecule called which stores energy in cells ?

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ATP

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5 uses of ATP ?

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Movement - Muscles

Building up / making complex molecules

Active transport

Provided phosphates for chemical reactions

Used in chemical reactions

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Situations when humans need anaerobic respiration ?

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During intense exercise

The Anaerobic respiration gives an extra boost

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