Respiration and Fermentation Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
The process of food being broken down, through enzyme controlled reactions, to release energy
2
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic respiration is when oxygen is present.
3
Q
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + Oxygen, undergo cellular respiration = ATP + Co2 + H2o
4
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
Anaerobic respiration is when oxygen is NOT present - it is also called fermentation.
5
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in plant and yeast cells?
A
Glucose = ATP + Co2 + Alcohol
6
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in animal cells?
A
Glucose = Lactic acid + ATP
7
Q
Name 3 commercial uses of yeast cells?
A
Bread making
Beer making
Wine making
8
Q
Name the gas which causes bread to rise?
A
co2
