Respiration Flashcards

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Define respiration

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The process of transferring energy from glucose, which goes on in every cell

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2
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How do organisms use energy transferred by respiration

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  • build up larger molecules
  • allow muscles to contract
  • keep body temp steady
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3
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What is aerobic respiration

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Using oxygen—most efficient way to transfer energy from glucose

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4
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Where do reaction in aerobic respiration happen

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In the mitochondria

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Word equation for aerobic

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Glucose + oxygen —— carbon dioxide + water

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Symbol equation for aerobic

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 —— 6CO2 + 6H2O

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7
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When does anaerobic respiration occur

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When there is not enough oxygen

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Word equation for anaerobic respiration

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Glucose —-lactic acid

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Anaerobic respiration in plants word equation

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Glucose —— ethanol + carbon dioxide

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10
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What is anaerobic respiration is yeast called

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Fermentation

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11
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Examples of anaerobic respiration in yeast

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Bread making—-rise

Beer and wine making—-produces alcohol

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