Aerobic Respiration

• Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+ energy released)
• Respiration is the process of transferring energy from the breaking down of glucose
• Respiration occurs in every cell, in the mitochondria
• Respiration creates ATP, which stores energy needed for cell processes
• pH and temperature can effect the enzymes needed for respiration
• Respiration is a chemical reaction, meaning it cant be reversed
• Respiration is an exothermic reaction, meaning it produces heat
• Aerobic respiration takes place when oxygen is present
• Glucose enters the blood via the villi
• Oxygen travels down the Trachea to reach the lungs
• Called aerobic respiration because it uses oxygen
• To increase your rate of respiration, your body can increase your heart rate. This sends more blood around your body, allowing your cells to have more oxygen and glucose in them.