Respiration

Question 1

What is Respiration?

Answer 1

Respiration is the process of releasing energy by breaking down organic compounds

Question 2

What are the 2 types of Respiration?

Answer 2

• Anaerobic

- Aerobic

Question 3

What is Aerobic respiration?

Answer 3

Aerobic respiration is the respiration that takes place when there is a plentiful supply of oxygen.

Question 4

Equation for Aerobic respiration

Answer 4

Glucose + Oxygen——> Energy

Question 5

What is Anaerobic respiration

Answer 5

This respiration occurs when there isn’t enough oxygen to react with glucose.

Question 6

Equation for anaerobic respiration IN ANIMALS

Answer 6

Glucose —-> Lactic Acid + Small amount of energy

Question 7

Equation for anaerobic respiration IN PLANTS

Answer 7

Glucose ——> Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide

Question 8

What is Lactic Acid?

Answer 8

Lactic avid is a mild poison that builds up in muscle cells and causes cramps.

Question 9

How do you get rid of Lactic Acid?

Answer 9

A good supply of oxygenated blood is needed to decompose the build up of Lactic Acid. It must be oxygenated as the lactic acid must be oxidised to decompose.

Question 10

What is the equation for Respiration?

Answer 10

Glucose + Oxygen —-> Carbon Dioxide + Water

Question 11

Symbol equation for respiration

Answer 11

C6H12O6 + 6O2 —-> 6CO2 + 6H2O