Respiration Flashcards
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What is Respiration
The process in which energy provided by glucose is released from the body
What is the difference between Breathing and Respiration
Breathing is just the inhalation oxygen and the exhalation of Carbon dioxide whereas Respiration is the process in which energy is released from the body
What are the two types of Respiration
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Define Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic respiration is defined as respiration with the presence of oxygen
Define Anaerobic Respiration
Respiration that occurs without the presence of oxygen sometimes in a state known as Oxygen dept
What are the differences between Anaerobic and Aerobic respiration
Aerobic occurs in the mitochondria while Anaerobic occurs in the cytoplasm
Why is Respiration sometimes termed ‘Cellular Respiration’
Both anaerobic and aerobic respiration occur in the cell.
Aerobic in the mitochondria and Anaerobic in the cytoplasm
