Anaerobic

• The incomplete breakdown of glucose, making lactic acid
• Glucose -> Lactic Acid
• Doesnt transfer as much energy as glucose isnt fully oxidised
• Increased rate of anaerobic respiration = increased production of lactate
• Plant and yeast cells respire but they produce ethanol
• (Fermentation) - glucose -> ethanol +carbon dioxide
• Anaerobic respiration causes an oxygen debt
• Oxygen debt - the ammount of extra oxygen needed to break down the build up of lactic acid
• The more intense exercise, the greater the amount of lactic acid produced
• This means the pulse and breathing rate stay high whilst there are high levels of lactic acid.
• Blood from the muscles can carry lactic acid to the liver, the lactic acid is then converted back to glucose