Anaerobic Respiration

what is anaerobic respiration?

anaerobic respiration is the release of energy from glucose without oxygen

anaerobic word equation

glucose —> lactic acid

what happens as a result of anaerobic respiration?

muscles get fatigued —> because of the build up of lactic acid

what is oxygen debt?

it is the amount of oxygen needed to break down the lactic acid to carbon dioxide and water

• the bigger the oxygen debt —> the longer you keep panting after finishing exercise

what happens in oxygen debt?

the lactic acid is taken by the blood to the liver —> where it will either react with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water OR will be converted back to glucose

oxygen debt repayment - word equation

oxygen + lactic acid —> carbon dioxide + water

what is anaerobic respiration in other organisms (yeast + plants) called?

fermentation

word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast + plants

glucose —> ethanol + carbon dioxide

what is ethanol used for (as a product of anaerobic respiration in other organisms (yeast + plants)?

alcohol

what is carbon dioxide used for (as a product of anaerobic respiration in other organisms (yeast + plants)?

bread

what do some bacteria produce?

lactic acid wen they respire anaerobically —> which can be used to make yogurt