Anaerobic Respiration (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of anaerobic respiration
Definition of anaerobic respiration
Controlled release of energy from food without using oxygen
Alternative name for anaerobic respiration
Alternative name for anaerobic respiration
Fermentation
Location where anaerobic respiration occurs
Location where anaerobic respiration occurs
Cytosol
Definition of cytosol
Definition of cytosol
The cytoplasm minus the organelles
Two types of fermentation
Two types of fermentation
Lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation
Products of lactic acid fermentation from glucose
Products of lactic acid fermentation from glucose
2 lactic acid + small amount of energy
Where lactic acid fermentation occurs in mammals
Where lactic acid fermentation occurs in mammals
In muscle when it is short of oxygen
When lactic acid fermentation occurs in humans
When lactic acid fermentation occurs in humans
During strenuous exercise when muscles lack oxygen
Effects of lactic acid buildup in muscles
Effects of lactic acid buildup in muscles
Causes cramp and leads to an oxygen debt
How oxygen debt is repaid after exercise
How oxygen debt is repaid after exercise
Breathing deeply and rapidly
Where lactic acid is broken down
Where lactic acid is broken down
In the liver
Products of alcohol fermentation from glucose
Products of alcohol fermentation from glucose
2 ethanol + 2 + small amount of energy
Organism that performs alcohol fermentation
Organism that performs alcohol fermentation
Yeast (a single celled fungus)
Industrial use of alcohol fermentation (drinks)
Industrial use of alcohol fermentation (drinks)
Brewing industry - produces beer and wine
Industrial use of alcohol fermentation (food)
Industrial use of alcohol fermentation (food)
Baking industry - makes bread rise