Respiration Review Flashcards
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Respiration is the process by which
Cells obtain energy from glucose
During respiration the cells break down
Simple food molecules such as sugar and release the energy they contain
The energy from sunlight gets stored as carbohydrates that includes
Sugar and Starches
Respiration has 2 meanings the one you know is breathing which means
Moving air in/out of lungs
We’re does cellular respiration happen
Inside of the cells
The two Words breathing and respiration are connected because
Breathing brings in Oxygen which you need for cellular respiration
We’re does the second stage of respiration happen
In the cell organelle mitochondria
Chemical equation for cellular respiration is
C6H12O6+6O2 Equals 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
What are the reactants for respiration
Glucose and Oxygen
The products for respiration are
Carbon dioxide and water
The formulas of photosynthesis and respiration are the…………………… of each other
Opposite
These two processes form a cycle that keeps
Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels stable