respiration and breathing Flashcards

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respiration

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the process that releases energy from breathing this food is respiration

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the equation for respiration

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glucose +oxygen —> carbon dioxide + energy

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aerobic respiration

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needs oxygen to release energy from food

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anaerobic respiration

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does not need oxygen to release energy from food

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how does oxygen gets to our cells

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oxygen is carried in the haemoglobin of the red blood cells to all other cells of the body

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examples of anaerobic respiration

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yeasts converts sugars to alcohol in fermentation this produces alcohol for drinks such as wine and beer

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