Anaerobic respiration Flashcards
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Define aerobic respiration
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It is the chemical reaction that happens in cells (mitochondria) where glucose reacts with oxygen to release energy, carbon dioxide and water
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Define anaerobic respiration
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Anaerobic respiration is the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen.
2
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What happens to the glucose in anaerobic respiration
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Incomplete breakdown
3
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Define anaerobic respiration
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