aerobic respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chemical and word equation for aerobic respiration
A
Glucose + oxygen ————–> carbon dioxide + water
C6 H12 06 + 602 —————> 6C02 + 6H20
2
Q
What does respiration release?
A
energy from glucose in form of ATP
3
Q
Describe respiration as an exothermic reaction
A
Heat being transferred during process of reaction, energy is transferred to surroundings with heating
4
Q
Compare aerobic with anaerobic
A
Anaerobic is respiring without oxygen as heart rate cannon pump oxygen around quick enough.
Aerobic respiration releases more energy and producing more atp molecules
