Respiration Flashcards
1
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Aerobic respiration
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A form of respiration that uses oxygen to release energy from the breakdown of molecules like glucose
2
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Aerobic respiration equation
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glucose + oxygen ⟶ carbon dioxide + water
3
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Anaerobic respiration
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A form of respiration that releases energy from the breakdown of molecules like glucose without using oxygen
4
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Anaerobic respiration equation
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glucose ⟶ lactic acid
5
Q
ATP
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A molecule that releases energy quickly. Many cellular processes require ATP for
energy
6
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Cellular respiration
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An exothermic reaction that takes place continuously in living cells and produces energy from nutrient molecules
