Soc 18: Anerobic And Aerobic Respiration

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

Major source of energy for most cells in the body

Question 2

Aerobic respiration

Answer 2

The process of releasing energy from glucose using oxygen.

Question 3

Anaerobic respiration

Answer 3

The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen

Question 4

Aerobic exercise

Answer 4

Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period

Question 5

Lactic acid

Answer 5

Colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at a high intensity

Question 6

Cramp

Answer 6

Painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue

Question 7

Fats

Answer 7

A rich source f energy, but many modern diets provide more than our bodies needed

Question 8

Carbohydrates

Answer 8

The body’s main source of energy

Question 9

Free sugars

Answer 9

Extra sugar added to food and drink