RESPIRATION

• Anaerobic respiration equation in animals

  glucose (C6H12O6) --> lactic acid
• Anaerobic respiration in plants

  glucose (C6H12O6) --> ethanol + carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Aerobic respiration equation

  glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water
• Where does aerobic respiration take place?

  In the mitochondria
• What does the process of respiration do?

  Respiration is an exothermic reaction that takes place in living cells and produces energy from nutrient molecules. Produces ATP in living organisms.
• What does ATP do?

  Provides energy for cells, many cellular processes require it for energy.
• Differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration:

  • Aerobic requires/uses oxygen, anaerobic does not require/is used when there is not enough oxygen.
  • Anaerobic respiration does not yield as much energy as aerobic respiration.
  • Anaerobic respiration is only used as a last resort, e.g. during a sprint where it is difficult to breathe in enough oxygen.