Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Give a definition for respiration
A
Respiration is a chemical reaction that takes place in cells and releases energy from blood
2
Q
What is aerobic respiration? give the equation for it
A
respiration that requires oxygen, glucose + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water +(energy)
3
Q
What is the respiration that occurs in animals? Give the equation
A
anaerobic respiration, glucose- lactic acid
4
Q
What is the respiration that happens in plants called? Give the equation
A
fermentation, glucose- carbon dioxide + ethenol + (small amount of energy)
