respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration
A
a chemical reaction
2
Q
What does respiration do
A
respiration is a process of releasing energy from glucose.
Energy released is used for all other chemical reactions
3
Q
Give the word equation for Aerobic respiration
A
Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water +(energy)
4
Q
When does anaerobic respiration happen
A
when cells can’t get enough oxygen
E.G when exercising
5
Q
Give the word equation for anaerobic respiration
A
glucose → lactic acid + energy
OR in microorganisms like in yeast
glucose → carbon dioxide + ethanol + energy
