Topic 4 - Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for respiration?
A
Oxygen+ glucose
—->
Carbon dioxide + water +energy
2
Q
What is respiration?
A
The release of energy in all living plant and animal cells
3
Q
What are the waste products of respiration?
A
Heat
4
Q
In a living pea experiment was is the cotton wool used for?
A
To allow oxygen to diffuse in
5
Q
In a loving pea experiment was is the thermal ask used for
A
Used to prevent heat escaping
6
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration?
A
Glue
—–>
Lactic acid and energy
7
Q
What is lactic acid
A
A chemical that builds up during anaerobic respiration and causes cramp
8
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast cells?
A
Glucose
——>
Carbon dioxide + ethanol
