Respiration And That Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen –>carbon dioxide + water
2
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose –> lactic acid
3
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic in yeast and plants (fermentation)?
A
Glucose –> ethanol + co2
4
Q
What is oxygen debt?
A
The amount of oxygen needed to react with lactic acid and remove it from the cells. The lactic acid is then transported to the liver where it is converted back into glucose.
5
Q
Anaerobic respiration only happens when there is ___ _________
A
No oxygen
6
Q
Define metabolism
A
The sum of all the reactions taking place in a cell or organism