aerobic respiration

Question 1

why do living organisms need energy?

Answer 1

for movement, keeping warm and chemical reactions.

Question 2

what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 2

glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide +water

Question 3

what is the symbol equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 3

C6H12O6 +6O2 + 6CO2 + 6H2O

Question 4

where does aerobic respiration take place?

Answer 4

inside mitochondria (constantly)

Question 5

what happens when your body can’t respire quickly enough? (while exercising)

Answer 5

you respire anaerobically… glucose isn’t fully broken down so less energy is formed.

Question 6

what is formed and stays in your muscles after anaerobically respiring?

Answer 6

lactic acid.

Question 7

what is oxygen debt?

Answer 7

after exercise the lactic acid must be combined with oxygen to turn it into co2. this is oxygen debt.

Question 8

what happens when yeast cells respire anaerobically?

Answer 8

they ferment. (glucose - ethanol + carbon dioxide)