Respiration

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What is respiration?

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The process of burning or breaking down glucose to release energy.

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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?

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6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

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How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere?

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Through decomposition and respiration.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water.

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What process is the opposite of aerobic respiration?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A type of respiration that occurs without oxygen.

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What is the main product of aerobic respiration?

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Energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen is used to help break down glucose to release energy.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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A type of anaerobic respiration that occurs in muscles, producing lactic acid.