Anaerobic Respiration (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Anaerobic respiration definition
Anaerobic respiration definition
Controlled energy release from food without oxygen
Alternative name for anaerobic respiration
Alternative name for anaerobic respiration
Fermentation
Where anaerobic respiration occurs in cell
Where anaerobic respiration occurs in cell
Cytosol
Energy yield from anaerobic respiration
Energy yield from anaerobic respiration
Small amount
Two types of fermentation
Two types of fermentation
Lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation
Lactic acid fermentation equation
Lactic acid fermentation equation
Glucose → 2 lactic acid + small energy
Where lactic acid fermentation occurs in mammals
Where lactic acid fermentation occurs in mammals
Muscle when short of oxygen
Effects of lactic acid buildup
Effects of lactic acid buildup
Cramp and oxygen debt
Where lactic acid is broken down
Where lactic acid is broken down
Liver
Alcohol fermentation products
Alcohol fermentation products
2 ethanol + 2 + small energy
Organism performing alcohol fermentation
Organism performing alcohol fermentation
Yeast (single celled fungus)
Alcohol fermentation use in brewing
Alcohol fermentation use in brewing
Produces beer and wine
Alcohol fermentation use in baking
Alcohol fermentation use in baking
Makes bread rise
Why anaerobic respiration produces less energy
Why anaerobic respiration produces less energy
Glucose only partially broken down
Lactic acid fermentation in dairy industry
Lactic acid fermentation in dairy industry
Makes cheese and yogurt