Respiration (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What does respiration break down?
What does respiration break down?
Glucose
Where aerobic respiration occurs
Where aerobic respiration occurs
Mitochondria
Aerobic respiration word equation
Aerobic respiration word equation
Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
Anaerobic respiration in muscles produces
Anaerobic respiration in muscles produces
Lactic acid
What causes muscle fatigue
What causes muscle fatigue
Lactic acid build-up
What is oxygen debt
What is oxygen debt
Extra needed to break down lactic acid after exercise
Fermentation products in yeast
Fermentation products in yeast
Ethanol and carbon dioxide
Molecule storing energy from respiration
Molecule storing energy from respiration
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
Type of reaction: aerobic respiration
Type of reaction: aerobic respiration
Exothermic (releases energy)
Respiration vs photosynthesis: glucose
Respiration vs photosynthesis: glucose
Respiration breaks down, photosynthesis makes glucose