Respiration Flashcards
(41 cards)
We need energy for …
Movement
Humans and other mammals need energy to …
Keep warm
We also need energy for chemical reactions to build …
Larger molecules
Proteins are made by …
And how does this link to respiration ?
Chemically joining amino acids
This links to respiration because it requires energy
The energy we need is supplied by what process ?
Cellular respiration
Respiration is a what type of reaction ?
Exothermic
Why is respiration an exothermic reaction ?
It releases energy
Respiration takes place in all living cells , true or false ?
True
Fill in the blank :
…. + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water
( and energy )
Glucose
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Glucose + …. —-> carbon dioxide + water
( and energy )
Oxygen
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Glucose + oxygen —-> … + water
( and energy )
Carbon dioxide
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Glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + ….
( and energy )
Water
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Glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water
( and …. )
Energy
Aerobic respiration releases lots of what ?
Energy
In aerobic respiration , the glucose molecule is not fully oxidised
True or false ?
False
The chemical symbol for glucose is …
C6 H12 06
The symbol for oxygen is …
02
The symbol for carbon dioxide is …
C02
The symbol for water is …
H20
What happens during respiration if there isn’t enough oxygen ?
Anaerobic respiration takes place
In muscles , cells need lots of energy for ….
Contraction
If the energy is limited in muscle cells , what takes place ?
Anaerobic respiration
Glucose —-> lactic acid is the equation for …
( and energy )
Anaerobic respiration
Glucose + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water is the equation for …
Aerobic respiration