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What type of reaction is cellular respiration?

Exothermic

Where does aerobic respiration mainly occur?

Mitochondria

Approx. how many ATP molecules does aerobic respiration produce per glucose?

36-38 ATP

What are the products of aerobic respiration?

CO2CO_2, H2OH_2O & energy

Where does anaerobic respiration take place?

Cytoplasm

What is produced during anaerobic respiration in animals?

Lactic acid

What is produced during anaerobic respiration in yeast?

Ethanol & CO2CO_2

Approx. how many ATP molecules does anaerobic respiration produce per glucose?

2 ATP

What is oxygen debt?

O2O_2 needed to break down lactic acid

What does lactic acid cause in muscles?

Muscle fatigue

Which process helps dough rise in bread-making?

CO2CO_2 from yeast fermentation

Which is NOT a use of energy from respiration?

Photosynthesis

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