respiration in humans Flashcards
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Respiration
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Respiration is the oxidation of glucose with the release of energy in living cells
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Aerobic respiration
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Aerobic respiration is the oxidation of glucose in the presence of oxygen with the release of a large amount of energy. Carbon dioxide and water are released as waste products.
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Anaerobic respiration
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Anaerobic respiration is the oxidation of glucose in the absence of oxygen. Less energy is released as compared to aerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration in muscles releases lactic acid as a waste product.
4
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Oxygen debt
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Oxygen debt refers to the volume of oxygen required to break down the lactic acid produced in muscles during anaerobic respiration
