Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What are the uses of energy in the human body
A
Muscle contraction, protein synthesis, cell division, active transport, growth, nerve impuses, maintaining body temperature
2
Q
What does respiration involve
A
The action of enzymes in cells
3
Q
What is aerobic respiration
A
The chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to break down nutrient molecules to release energy
4
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration
A
glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
5
Q
What is the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
