Anaerobic & Aerobic Respiration

Question 1

What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 1

Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water

Question 2

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen whereas anaerobic respiration occurs when there is not enough oxygen

Question 3

What is are the products of aerobic respiration?

Answer 3

ATP (for processes that require energy), carbon dioxide, and water

Question 4

Where does aerobic respiration occur?

Answer 4

It occurs in mitochondria and cells

Question 5

What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

Answer 5

Glucose -> Lactic acid

Question 6

What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in bacteria and fungi?

Answer 6

Glucose -> Ethanol + carbon dioxide

Question 7

When does anaerobic respiration occur in humans?

Answer 7

When an athlete is exercising too vigorously and there isn’t enough oxygen delivery into the muscle

Question 8

What is anaerobic respiration also known as in bacteria, plants and fungi and when is it used?

Answer 8

Fermentation. It is used in beer, baking etc

Question 9

What is fermentation?

Answer 9

The process of glucose producing ethanol and carbon dioxide (occurs in bacteria, plants and fungi)

Question 10

What is the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

Answer 10

C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O