Anaerobic Respiration Doesn’t Use Oxygen At All Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when you do really vigorous exercise in terms of oxygen?
A
Your body can’t supply enough oxygen to your muscles for aerobic respiration
2
Q
What do your muscles have to start doing?
A
Respire anaerobically
3
Q
What does anaerobic mean?
A
‘Without oxygen’
4
Q
Why isn’t it the best way to convert glucose into energy?
A
It releases much less energy than erotic
5
Q
What happens in anaerobic respiration?
A
The glucose is only partially broken down, and lactic acid is also produced
6
Q
What builds up in the muscles?
A
Lactic acid - leads to cramp
7
Q
Word equation for anaerobic respiration
A
Glucose -> lactic acid (+energy)
