Respiration And Metabolism

Question 1

Respiration

Answer 1

Process of transferring energy from glucose, which goes on in every cell

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

All the chemical reactions in an organism

Question 3

Aerobic Respiration

Answer 3

Respiration using oxygen

Glucose + Oxygen ——> Carbon Dioxide + Water
C6H1206 + 6O2 ——> 6CO2 + 6H20

Happens all the time in plants and animals

Question 4

Anaerobic Respiration in Animals

Answer 4

Used when there’s not enough oxygen

Glucose ——> Lactic Acid

Question 5

Anaerobic Respiration in Plants and Yeast

Answer 5

Glucose ——> Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide

Anaerobic respiration in yeast cells is called fermentation
Used in food and drinks industry e.g. bread and alcoholic drinks

Question 6

Oxygen Debt

Answer 6

Amount of extra oxygen your body needs to react with the build up of lactic acid and remove it from the cells