Flashcards in 2.2.6 Anaerobic Respiration Deck (17)
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What is anaerobic respiration?
When energy is released from glucose without oxygen
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When does anaerobic respiration often happen in humans?
During intense exercise when we cannot take in enough oxygen
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What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
Glucose --> Lactic Acid + Energy
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What are the products of anaerobic respiration in humans?
Lactic Acid + Energy
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What is the reactant of anaerobic respiration in humans?
Glucose
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Why do you continue breathing after intense exercise?
The extra oxygen is needed to break down lactic acid
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What do we call the extra oxygen needed to break down lactic acid after intense exercise?
The oxygen debt
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Why does the body normally respire aerobically?
It releases more energy from glucose
It does not produce lactic acid which causes cramps
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What does lactic acid do to the muscles?
Causes cramps
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When might a plant respire anaerobically?
If its roots are waterlogged so cannot get oxygen.
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The special type of anaerobic respiration carried out by yeast is called...
fermentation
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What is yeast?
A microorganism (fungi)
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What is fermentation?
A type of anaerobic respiration done by yeast
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What is the equation for fermentation?
Glucose --> Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide + Energy
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What are the products of fermentation?
Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide + Energy
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What is yeast used for?
Making Beer
Making Wine
Making Bread
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