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Unit 6.2 Biology
Unit 6.2 Biology Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Cellular Respiration | process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen |
Anaerobic respiration | Respiration that does not require oxygen |
Aerobic respiration | Respiration that requires oxygen |
Mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production |
Alcoholic fermentation | The anaerobic process by which yeasts and other microorganisms break down sugars to form carbon dioxide and ethanol. |
Lactic acid fermentation | This happens when muscle cells use up oxygen faster than it can be replaced. |