Yr8-Respiration Flashcards
1
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Respiration definition
A
The release of energy from glucose (food)
2
Q
Glucose in chemical symbols
A
C6H12O6
3
Q
Respiration occurs in the …
A
mitochondria
4
Q
2 types of respration
A
Aerobic
Anaerobic
5
Q
What is aerobic respiration
A
- occurs during normal activity
- enough oxygen is avaliable
6
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What is anaerobic respiration
A
- occurs during vigourus exercise
- not enough oxygen is avaliable
7
Q
Aerobic respiration equation word
A
Glucose + oxygen ➡️ energy + carbon dioxide + water(vapour)
8
Q
Aerobic respiration equation
Chemical symbol
A
C6H12O6+6O2 ➡️ 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38 atp