Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
When there is plenty of oxygen it is called __________ respiration.
A
Aerobic
2
Q
When there is no oxygen it is called __________ respiration.
A
Anaerobic
3
Q
Fermentation
A
Anaerobic respiration that happens in plants and micro-organisms.
4
Q
glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)
A
Aerobic respiration
5
Q
glucose —-> lactic acid (+energy)
A
Anaerobic respiration
6
Q
Glucose —-> ethanol + carbon dioxide (+energy)
A
Fermentation
7
Q
What is respiration?
A
Respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy.