Wednesday 20 February 2013

2.34 describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration

Glucose + oxygen > carbon dioxide + water + energy

In this form of respiration all of the energy is released from the glucose as it is fully broken down. It is used for day to day life processes- like movement and reproduction- and keeping warm.

Anaerobic respiration

Glucose > lactic acid + energy

Anaerobic respiration takes place when the heart and lungs cannot work fast enough to provide to oxygen needed for aerobic respiration: for example when exercising  The energy released is less in anaerobic respiration because the glucose cannot be fully broken down.
The lactic acid produced accumulates in muscles; often making them feel soar. After this process 'excess post-exercise oxygen consumption' takes place. This process involves heavy breathing and fast heart rate to transport oxygen around the body so it can help break down lactic acid into carbon dioxide and water. Note that the time taken for the lactic acid to be removed and for the breathing and heart rate to return to normal is called the recovery period.

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  2. "soar" is spelt wrong it should be sore not soar

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  7. If anyone was wondering, here are the symbol equations:

    Aerobic: C6H12O6 + 6O2 > 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
    Anaerobic: C6H12O6 > 2C3H6O3 + energy

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