Respiration Flashcards
Define respiration
The process of transferring energy from glucose, which goes on in every cell
How do organisms use energy transferred by respiration
- build up larger molecules
- allow muscles to contract
- keep body temp steady
What is aerobic respiration
Using oxygen—most efficient way to transfer energy from glucose
Where do reaction in aerobic respiration happen
In the mitochondria
Word equation for aerobic
Glucose + oxygen —— carbon dioxide + water
Symbol equation for aerobic
C6H12O6 + 6O2 —— 6CO2 + 6H2O
When does anaerobic respiration occur
When there is not enough oxygen
Word equation for anaerobic respiration
Glucose —-lactic acid
Anaerobic respiration in plants word equation
Glucose —— ethanol + carbon dioxide
What is anaerobic respiration is yeast called
Fermentation
Examples of anaerobic respiration in yeast
Bread making—-rise
Beer and wine making—-produces alcohol