respiration, resitatory system, breathing (Organisation) Flashcards
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What is Respiration?
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A chemical process in living organisms involving the production of energy typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.
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What is the formula for aerobic respiration?
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glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water + energy
3
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define breathing?
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the exchange of gasses in the lungs or the physical inhale and exhale of air
4
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there are 2 types or respiration, what are they?
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aerobic and anaerobic
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what is aerobic respiration?
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respiration with oxygen
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what is anaerobic respiration?
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respiration without oxygen or not enough oxygen
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what is the formula for anaerobic respiration?
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Glucose → Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide + Energy
