B4 - Bioenergetics Flashcards
Equation for Aerobic Respiration
Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water
C_6H_12_O_6 + 6O_2 -> 6CO_2 + 6H_2O
Equation for Anaerobic Respiration in humans
Glucose ~> Lactic Acid
Equation for Anaerobic Respiration in yeast and plants
Glucose ~> Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide
What is anaerobic respiration called in yeast cells
Fermentation
What is “oxygen debt”
The amount of oxygen yo ur body need to react with the build up if lactic acid and remove it from the cells.
React to form harmless carbon dioxide and water
Equation for photosynthesis
Carbon Dioxide+Water -light->glucose+oxygen
Plant uses of glucose
> Respiration
Cellulose - strong plant cell walls
Amino Acids - (glucose combines with nitrate ions to make amino acids to make proteins)
Stored as oils or fats in seeds
Stored as starch