Respiration

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  • Created on: 28-11-13 19:27
What is respiration?
The process of releasing energy from glucose
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What is produced during respiration?
Chemical energy used to create large molecules from smaller ones (e.g. proteins from amino acids) and heat energy is also released which helps maintain a steady body temperature
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Aerobic respiration equation
Glucose + oxygen ==> carbon dioxide + water
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Anaerobic respiration in animals equation
Glucose ==> lactic acid
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Anaerobic respiration in plants equation
Glucose ==> ethanol (alcohol) + carbon dioxide
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Aerobic or anaerobic?
Aerobic respiration is a lot more efficient as a lot of energy is released, whereas in anaerobic respiration the glucose is only partially broken down so less energy is released
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What is produced during respiration?

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Chemical energy used to create large molecules from smaller ones (e.g. proteins from amino acids) and heat energy is also released which helps maintain a steady body temperature

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Aerobic respiration equation

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