Respiration

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  • Created by: Dom3603
  • Created on: 19-03-17 14:07

Aerobic Repiration

When there is oxygen, the glucose molcules and the oxygen combine inside of cells to produce energy. This reaction is catalysed by enzymes.

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water (+ Energy)

It mainly occurs inside of the mitochondria  and it is continuous because we require energy for:

  • Build large moleucles from small one
  • Contracting muscles
  • Maintaining the body temperature when it is too cold
  • Turning amino acids into protein

Exercising

The rate of respiration increases because more energy is need so the breathing is increased to

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