Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration

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  • What is the main topic of the video?
    Respiration
  • What is respiration primarily used for in organisms?
    To release energy from glucose
  • What type of reaction is cellular respiration?
    Exothermic reaction
  • What does cellular respiration involve?
    Breaking apart glucose molecules
  • Why is it incorrect to say energy is created during respiration?
    Energy is transferred, not created
  • What are the two types of respiration?
    • Aerobic respiration
    • Anaerobic respiration
  • When does aerobic respiration occur?
    When there is enough oxygen
  • Why is aerobic respiration considered more efficient?
    It transfers more energy from glucose
  • Where does aerobic respiration take place in cells?
    Mitochondria
  • What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
    Glucose + OxygenCarbon Dioxide + Water
  • What is the chemical formula for glucose?
    C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
  • What is anaerobic respiration?
    Respiration without oxygen
  • When do humans typically rely on anaerobic respiration?
    During intense exercise when oxygen is low
  • What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
    GlucoseLactic Acid
  • Why is anaerobic respiration considered inefficient?
    Glucose is only partially broken down
  • What is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that is toxic?
    Lactic acid
  • What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast?
    Glucose → Ethanol + Carbon Dioxide
  • What is fermentation in the context of yeast?
    Anaerobic respiration producing ethanol
  • How is fermentation used in industry?
    • Yeast is added to bread for CO<sub>2</sub> production
    • Yeast is used to make beer and wine
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    On the Cognito website
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    Questions, flashcards, exam style questions
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    Their study progress