What is respiration?

Respiration is a chemical reaction that releases energy from the breakdown of glucose in cells.

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What are the two main types of respiration?

The two main types of cellular respiration are:

  1. Aerobic 
  2. Anaerobic

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Where does aerobic respiration occur?

Aerobic respiration occurs in mitochondria.

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What are the products of aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the overall word equation for aerobic respiration?

The word equation for aerobic respiration is:

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)

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How much energy does anaerobic respiration release compared to aerobic respiration?

Anaerobic respiration releases less energy than aerobic respiration.

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What does anaerobic respiration produce in humans?

In humans, anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid.

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What is the overall reaction of anaerobic respiration in humans?

The overall reaction of anaerobic respiration in humans is:

glucose → lactic acid (+ energy)

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What does anaerobic respiration produce in yeast?

In yeast, anaerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide and ethanol (alcohol).

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What is the overall word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast?

The overall word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast is:

glucose → carbon dioxide + ethanol (+ energy)

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