B3C - Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
Where it needs plenty of oxygen.
2
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
Glucose + oxygen ––> carbon dioxide + water + (energy)
3
Q
What happens when respiration rate increases?
A
Both oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production increases
4
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
Where it doesn’t use any oxygen at all
5
Q
What is produced in anaerobic respiration?
A
Lactic acid
6
Q
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glucose ––> lactic acid + (energy)
7
Q
Advantage of anaerobic respiration?
A
You can keep using your muscles
8
Q
What is respiration?
A
The process of releasing energy from glucose
