Anaerobic Respiration (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is another name for anaerobic respiration?
What is another name for anaerobic respiration?
Fermentation
Where in the cell does anaerobic respiration occur?
Where in the cell does anaerobic respiration occur?
Cytosol
Why does anaerobic respiration produce only a small amount of energy?
Why does anaerobic respiration produce only a small amount of energy?
Glucose is not fully broken down
What are the two types of fermentation?
What are the two types of fermentation?
Lactic acid & alcohol
Where does lactic acid fermentation occur in mammals?
Where does lactic acid fermentation occur in mammals?
Muscle when short of oxygen
What is produced during lactic acid fermentation?
What is produced during lactic acid fermentation?
2 lactic acid + small energy
When does lactic acid fermentation occur in muscles?
When does lactic acid fermentation occur in muscles?
During strenuous exercise
What does lactic acid build-up cause in muscles?
What does lactic acid build-up cause in muscles?
Cramp and oxygen debt
How is oxygen debt repaid after exercise?
How is oxygen debt repaid after exercise?
Breathing deeply and rapidly
Where is lactic acid transported to be broken down?
Where is lactic acid transported to be broken down?
Liver
What are the products of alcohol fermentation?
What are the products of alcohol fermentation?
2 ethanol + 2 CO₂ + energy
What industry uses alcohol fermentation to make bread rise?
What industry uses alcohol fermentation to make bread rise?
Baking industry