aerobic and anaerobic respiration

• is aerobic or anaerobic respiration the most efficient way of transfering energy from glucose?

  Aerobic
• what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

  glucose + oxygen $\rightarrow$ carbon dioxide + water
• what is the symbol equation for aerobic respiration?

  $C_6H_{12}O_6\ +$$\ 6O_2\ \rightarrow\ \ 6CO_2\ +$$\ 6H_2O$
• what is respiration?

  a exothermic reaction that transfers energy from glucose
• what do cells in the body use glucose for?

  muscle contraction, regulating body temprature and to build large molecules
• where does aerobic respiration take place?

  the mitrocondria
• what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?

  glucose -> lactic acid
• what are two disadvantages of anaerobic respiration in humans?

  its less efficent as the glucose molecule is only partially broken down and lactic acid is toxic and can damage cells
• what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast?

  glucose -> ethanol + carbon dioxide