Enzymes and Respiration Flashcards
(6 cards)
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What is aerobic respiration?
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Respiration using oxygen. It is the most effective way to release energy from glucose.
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What is respiration?
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The process of releasing energy from glucose, which goes in every cell.
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What does aerobic respiration happen in?
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Plants and animals.
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Where does aerobic respiration occur?
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Inside the mitochondria.
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What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
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Glucose+oxygen->Carbon dioxide+water+energy
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What does respiration release energy for?
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To build up larger molecules from smaller ones, in animals to allow muscles to contract, in mammals and birds energy use to keep body temp. steady, in plants to build sugar, nitrates and other nutrients into amino acids
