Types of respiration

Question 1

What are the two types of respiration?

Answer 1

Anaerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration

Question 2

What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 2

Glucose + oxygen –> Energy + carbon dioxide + water

Question 3

What is aerobic exercise?

Answer 3

Aerobic exercise can be maintained for long periods and includes activities like walking, jogging, cycling and swimming.

Question 4

What kind of intensity was aerobic exercise?

Answer 4

Low to moderate intensity within long periods of time

Question 5

What is anaerobic exercise?

Answer 5

When you exercise at a high intensity, the respiratory system cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles.
Activities like sprinting, weightlifting, jumping and throwing are anaerobic in nature. With no oxygen available, glucose is still used BUT produces energy & lactic acid (this causes fatigue)

Question 6

What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?

Answer 6

Glucose –> energy + lactic acid

Question 7

What kind of intensity is anaerobic respiration?

Answer 7

High intensity within short periods of time, maximum 60 seconds