Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
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What is respiration?
A chemical reaction which occurs in all living cells, releasing energy from glucose.
What is aerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration occurs with oxygen and releases more energy but more slowly.
What is anaerobic respiration?
Anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly.
What does respiration release?
Energy stored in glucose.
Where does the glucose used in respiration come from?
From the food we eat.
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water.
Where does aerobic respiration mostly occur?
Mitochondria
What does ‘aerobic’ mean?
‘In the presence of oxygen’
What happens during vigorous exercise?
The body’s cells may not have enough oxygen, leading to anaerobic respiration.
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
Glucose → Lactic Acid.
What is a product of anaerobic respiration?
Lactic acid.
What is EPOC?
EPOC stands for excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.
What happens to lactic acid after vigorous exercise?
Lactic acid reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
Compare the rate of reaction and energy released in aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Aerobic respiration is slow and releases more energy, while anaerobic respiration is fast and releases less energy.
