Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
A chemical reaction in which glucose is broken down to release energy in the form of ATP
2
Q
What is ATP
A
ATP is an energy currency.
3
Q
How is ATP used?
A
It is used for cellular work such as active transport .
ATP–> ADP + P
4
Q
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic uses oxygen and anaerobic uses little or no oxygen. Anaerobic produces lactic acid
5
Q
Word equation and balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Oxygen + Glucose –> carbon dioxide + water
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O
6
Q
Word equation and balanced chemical equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose–> Lactic Acid
