respiration and breathing Flashcards
1
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respiration
A
the process that releases energy from breathing this food is respiration
2
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the equation for respiration
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glucose +oxygen —> carbon dioxide + energy
3
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aerobic respiration
A
needs oxygen to release energy from food
4
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anaerobic respiration
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does not need oxygen to release energy from food
5
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how does oxygen gets to our cells
A
oxygen is carried in the haemoglobin of the red blood cells to all other cells of the body
6
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examples of anaerobic respiration
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yeasts converts sugars to alcohol in fermentation this produces alcohol for drinks such as wine and beer
