Respiration

Question 1

Chemical equation for respiration

Answer 1

C6H12O6 + 6O2 —-> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

Question 2

Describe anaerobic respiration in humans

Answer 2

Produces lactate and released energy

Question 3

Describe anaerobic respiration in plants and yeasts

Answer 3

Produces ethanol and carbon dioxide and released energy

Question 4

Describe coenzymes NAD and FAD

Describe coenzyme A

Answer 4

NAD and FAD transfer hydrogen from one molecule to another- this means they can reduce (give hydrogen to) or oxidise (take hydrogen from) a molecule

Coenzyme A transfers acetate between molecules