Respiration In Plants Flashcards
1
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Define breathing
A
Breathing is the process of inspiration and expiration
2
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Define respiration
A
Using oxygen to oxidized food to make ATP in multiple small steps is called respiration
C⁶H¹²O⁶ + O² —> 6co2 + 6h2o + ATP
3
Q
Info
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Glucose + Fats + proteins > broken down by o2 > energy.
NADH + FADH2 > beoken down by mitochondria and converted into atp
4
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Cellular respiration
A
Cellular respiration as the mechanism of breakdown of food materials within the cell to release energy and the trapping of energy for synthesis of ATP