biology B9

• what type of reaction is cellular respiration?

  exothermic that occurs continually in the mitochondria of the cell
• what is the energy released during respiration used for?

  -chemical reactions to build larger molecules

  -muscle contraction for movement

  -keeping warm.
• what is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

  Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
• what is the equation for aerobic respiration?

  C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
• what is the word equation for anaerobic respiration?

  glucose -> lactic acid (in animals) or ethanol + carbon dioxide (in yeast)
• what is the equation for anaerobic respiration?

  C6H12O6 ->2C3H6O3
• what is anaerobic respiration in yeast called?

  Fermentation