EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in bacteria and muscle cells?
A
glucose
B
glucose + oxygen
C
glucose
D
glucose + water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaerobic respiration takes place in the cell cytoplasm and produces lactic acid. The chemical equation is C6H12O6-> 2C3H6O3 (Glucose-> Lactic acid). The lactic acid then needs to be oxidised later to carbon dioxide and water afterwards to prevent it building up.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose + oxygen carbon dioxide + water • The word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans is: Glucose lactic acid • Build up of lactic acid in muscles causes pain and fatigue. Anaerobic respiration also happens in yeast, the word equation is: Glucose ethanol + carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-3: -The equation is: glucose + enzymes = carbon dioxide + ethanol/lactic acid.

Detailed explanation-4: -C6H12O6 ⟶ 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + 2ATP.

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