Respiration

• what is aerobic respiration?


  A exothermic reaction in which glucose reacts with oxygen to release energy which can be used by the cells
• What are the equations for aerobic respiration?


  Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + water(+energy)

  $C_6H_{12}O_6\ +$$6O_2\ ->\ 6CO_2\ +$$6H_2O\left(+Energy\right)$
• Where does aerobic respiration take place?


  in the mitochondria
• Why do organisms require the energy releases by respiration?


  -Synthesis of larger molecules

  -Muscle contraction

  -Maintenance of body temperature

  -Active transport
• What is anaerobic respiration?


  An exothermic reaction in which glucose is broken down to release energy in the absence of oxygen