Soc 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for aerobic respiration
A
Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + water + energy
2
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration
A
Glucose -> energy + lactic acid
3
Q
What is Glucose
A
A major source of energy for most cells in the body
4
Q
Whay is aerobic respiration
A
The process of realising energy from glucose, using oxygen
5
Q
What is Anaerobic respiration
A
The process of realising energy from glucose, without oxygen
6
Q
What is Aerobic exercise
A
Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period
7
Q
Lactic acid
A
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity
