anarobic respiration

• what is anaerobic respiration

  when the body can not supply the cells with oxygen needed to break down glucose; energy is released without oxygen
• what is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration


  aerobic respiration uses oxygen, anaerobic respiration uses energy
• what is the word equation for anerobic respiration


  glucose -> lactic acid + energy
• what are examples of exercises that require anaerobic respiration


  weightlifting

  sprinting

  rock climbing
• how can you tell if an activity requires aerobic respiration or anaerobic respiration


  aerobic respiration requires more oxygen (long distance running), anarobic respiration requires more energy (weight lifting)