Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
A chemical reaction which occurs in all living things - NOT BREATHING
2
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water = lots of energy!
3
Q
What is the chemical equation for aerobic energy?
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2→ 6CO2 + 6H2O
4
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic energy?
A
Glucose -> lactic acid + (some energy)
5
Q
In which organelles inside cells do respiration take place?
A
Mitochondria
