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Respiration
Food contains chemical energy.
Respiration is the release of this energy (chemical energy)
a rise in temperature.
The energy produced is not used immediately
a phosphate group
To demonstrate that carbon dioxide is released
during respiration
Germinating seeds
- About 50 germinating seeds are placed in a separating funnel
and the stopper firmly closed.
in the control
showing that respiration has not occurred.
- About 100 pea seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours.
in a series of steps.
C6H12O6 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2 + 118 kJ
- During strenuous exercise, oxygen cannot reach the muscles fast enough,
- The amount of oxygen needed to dispose of the lactic acid is termed as oxygen debt.
Experiment 3. To demonstrate anaerobic respiration in germinating seeds
anaerobic respiration.
Gaseous exchange in mammals
Function of Lungs
the diaphragm
from behind.
- The presence of a true muscular diaphragm helps
in relation to ventilation.
is negligible.
Control
- Rhythmic discharges of nerve impulses
of the blood,
rises
more quickly
respiratory system