what is respiration?
the release of energy, from glucose, in cells.
where does respiration take place in a cell?
the mitochondria.
what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water ( + energy )
what is the word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water -(light)> glucose + oxygen
how do humans get their source of glucose and oxygen needed for respiration?
sugars, carbohydrates, and breathing in.
what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?
glucose -> lactic acid