Respiration

Question 1

What happens during Aerobic respiration

Answer 1

During aerobic respiration, glucose reacts with the oxygen. This reaction transfers energy that your cells can use.

Question 2

What is aerobic respiration

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration is a chemical reaction that transfers energy to cells. The waste products of aerobic respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

Question 3

How does your body react to exercise

Answer 3

Your muscles need energy for your workout, so your body burns fats and carbohydrates in a series of chemical reactions that produce heat. Exercise also increases your heart rate and help pump more blood through your system, which is also what raises your core temperature.

Question 4

Anaerobic respiration

Answer 4

In anaerobic respiration, glucose breaks down without oxygen. Anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid, rather than carbon dioxide and water.

Question 5

Muscle fatigue

Answer 5

Muscle fatigue is a symptom that decreases your muscles’ ability to perform over time.