Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is ATP?
A
A small molecule which can supply manageable amounts of energy to reactions when the cell which needs it.
2
Q
What is the word equation of respiration?
A
glucose + oxygen –> water + carbon dioxide + energy (ATP)
3
Q
What is the chemical equation of respiration?
A
C6 H12 06 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
4
Q
Whats the difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
A
When it’s in the presence of oxygen its aerobic and in the absence of oxygen its anaerobic respiration.
5
Q
What is another thing ATP do?
A
It’s active transport of substances in and out of cells.
6
Q
What do living things do to respire?
A
They use glucose as a fuel to release energy by reacting it with oxygen.
7
Q
Where does respiration occur in every cell?
A
The mitochondria (organelles)
