Respiration (chp.7)

• Respiration


  A chemical reaction that converts the chemical energy in food into other forms of energy. It is the release of energy from food
• Aerobic Respiration


  Uses O2 to releases energy
• Word Equation 


  Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
• Chemical Equation


  C6H12+6O2-> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
• Anerobic Respiration 


  Is respiration without oxygen, it produces lactic acid or alcohol and CO2
• Factors affecting the Rate of Respiration

  • Glucose availability (fuel)
  • O2 supply (only for aerobic)
  • H2O in cell
  • Temperature (as it is controlled by enzymes they work the best in certain temperatures)