Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of respiration
A
A chemical reaction in living cells that releases energy from glucose
2
Q
How have cells adapted to speed up respiration
A
Bigger surface area
3
Q
What is the WORD EQUATION for respiration
A
Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide +water + energy
4
Q
What is the BALANCED SYMBOL EQUATION for respiration
A
C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6 H2O + energy
5
Q
What does ATP stand for
A
Adenosine triphosphate
6
Q
What is ATP used for
A
It is a large group of molecules that break down and release energy for the cells
7
Q
What produces a lot of ATP
A
AEROBIC respiration
8
Q
Where does respiration take place
A
In cells
