Types of Respiration Flashcards
1
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What is there in Aerobic Respiration?
A
- A presence of oxygen
2
Q
What is the equation for Aerobic respiration?
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- Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
3
Q
When may Aerobic Respiration be used?
A
- When the body is exercising for a long period of time and the energy for this exercise is produced using oxygen
4
Q
When may Anaerobic Respiration be used then?
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- In the absence of oxygen
5
Q
What is the word equation for Anaerobic Respiration?
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- Glucose = Energy + Latic Acid
6
Q
When is Anaerobic Respiration used?
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- When the body works without sufficient oxygen being supplied to the muscles
7
Q
Outline a difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
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- Anaerobic can only be used for short periods of time as oxygen is not being used to generate the oxygen