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Define respiration
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Chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy
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Define aerobic respiration
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Includes the presence of oxygen. Releases a large amount of energy in cells by breaking down food substances
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Define anaerobic respiration
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Includes the absence of oxygen. Releases small amounts of energy in cells by breaking down food substances
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Uses of energy in the human body
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Muscle contraction, protein synthesis, cell division, growth, passage of nerve impulses and maintenance of constant body temperature
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Word and symbol equation for aerobic respiration
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Glucose + oxygen -> energy + carbon dioxide + water
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2+6H2O |
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Word and symbol equation for anaerobic respiration
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Glucose -> energy + lactic acid
C6H12O6 -> energy + 2C3H6O3 |
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Effect of lactic acid
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Inhibits muscular contraction
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