Respiration

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