Respiration b. Aerobic respiration S3 Biology Respiration b. Aerobic respiration

We are learning to Explain what aerobic respiration is Success criteria: Name the raw materials required Name the products State where respiration occurs in cells

What is aerobic respiration? Respiration is the process which releases the chemical energy in food Glucose is the main energy source used by cells Other foods (e.g. fat or protein) can also be broken down and used by cells

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What is required for respiration? Food is required as an energy source Oxygen is needed for aerobic respiration. - food releases much more energy if oxygen is also available

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What are the products of aerobic respiration? Carbon dioxide and water are produced The carbon dioxide is transported to the lungs - to be breathed out The water is either kept inside, or released by the cell

Where does aerobic respiration occur? Aerobic respiration occurs in structures called mitochondria

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