What does ATP do for the body
Provides energy for cells
What is Aerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration is respiration with a sufficient supply of oxygen
Word equation for aerobic respiration
Glucose + Oxygen ——> Carbondioxide + Water
What is anaerobic respiration
Anaerobic Respiration is respiration without a sufficient supply of oxygen
Word equation for anaerobic respiration
Glucose ——> Lactic Acid
Why do we prefer not to use Anaerobic respiration?
There is an incomplete breakdown of Glucose molecule
Lactic acid build up
Anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast
Glucose ——> Carbondioxide + Ethanol