Aerobic Respiration

• Equation for Aerobic Respiration:

  6 O2 + C6 H12 O6 -> 6 H2O + 6 CO2 + energy (ATP)

  Oxygen + Glucose -> Water + Carbon Dioxide + Energy (ATP)
• Aerobic respiration is an exothermic reaction that releases energy in the form of ATP
• Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria and produces ATP
• Aerobic respiration is needed for:

  • Growth and repair
  • Allowing chemical reactions
  • Maintaining body temperature
• Heat is a byproduct of aerobic respiration, which is why we are warmer when exercising
• Muscle cells have more mitochondria due to them needing a large amount of energy to carry out their function