Anaerobic respiration

Cards (3)

  • -no need for oxygen
    • Provides less energy
    Glucose = pyruvate = lactate
    Lactate = pyruvate (when oxygen is available)
  • Glycolysis process in cell cytoplasm. Breaks down glucose into 2 ATP molecules called pyruvate. The molecules can be used in aerobic respiration too via a cycle of chemical reactions that yields much more usable energy for the cell.
  • Cellular Respiration - breakdown of food to release energy