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What is aerobic respiration?
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aerobic respiration is a process in which glucose reacts with oxygen, giving energy to the cells.
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Where does aerobic respiration take place?
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In the mitochondria
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how does your body react to increased demands of oxygen?
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your body produces more glucose.
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why do muscles use anaerobic respiration?
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because it does not need to use oxygen.
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What is oxygen debt?
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the amount of oxygen needed to break down the lactic acid that builds up as you exercise
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what is the equation for aerobic respiration?
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glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)
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what is equation for anaerobic respiration?
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glucose → lactic acid (+ energy released)
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