Respiration

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What does ATP do for the body

Provides energy for cells

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What is Aerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration is respiration with a sufficient supply of oxygen

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Word equation for aerobic respiration

Glucose + Oxygen ——> Carbondioxide + Water

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What is anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic Respiration is respiration without a sufficient supply of oxygen

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Word equation for anaerobic respiration

Glucose ——> Lactic Acid

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Why do we prefer not to use Anaerobic respiration?

  • There is an incomplete breakdown of Glucose molecule

  • Lactic acid build up

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Anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast

Glucose ——> Carbondioxide + Ethanol