Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Chemical equation for respiration
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 —-> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
2
Q
Describe anaerobic respiration in humans
A
Produces lactate and released energy
3
Q
Describe anaerobic respiration in plants and yeasts
A
Produces ethanol and carbon dioxide and released energy
4
Q
Describe coenzymes NAD and FAD
Describe coenzyme A
A
NAD and FAD transfer hydrogen from one molecule to another- this means they can reduce (give hydrogen to) or oxidise (take hydrogen from) a molecule
Coenzyme A transfers acetate between molecules