Anaerobic cellular respiration in humans
I can describe differences between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration in humans.
Anaerobic cellular respiration in humans
I can describe differences between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration in humans.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Anaerobic cellular respiration takes place without using oxygen.
- In humans, anaerobic cellular respiration produces lactic acid, which can cause muscle cramps.
- Word summaries of the reactants and products of aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration in humans.
- Anaerobic cellular respiration takes place only in the cytoplasm of cells and does not involve the mitochondria.
- Anaerobic cellular respiration provides less energy than aerobic cellular respiration, but provides energy more quickly.
Keywords
Anaerobic cellular respiration - Anaerobic cellular respiration is a type of cellular respiration that does not use oxygen and takes place in the cytoplasm of cells.
Lactic acid - Lactic acid is a product of anaerobic cellular respiration in humans which causes muscle cramps.
Cytoplasm - The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside a cell where chemical reactions of the cell take place.
Aerobic cellular respiration - Aerobic cellular respiration is a type of respiration that requires oxygen and takes place in the mitochondria and cytoplasm of cells.
Common misconception
Learners often assume there is only one type of cellular respiration (aerobic).
This lesson explores aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration in humans.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The image shows an animal cell. Which letter is the cytoplasm?
Q2.One of a cell’s functions is to contract and relax to help move the skeleton.
Q3.What happens to the amount we breathe during exercise?
Q4.State the name of the sugar that cells use as a fuel during cellular respiration.
Q5.Complete the word summary of the products and reactants of aerobic cellular respiration.
Q6.In 'aerobic cellular respiration' what does the prefix 'aero' mean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the word summary of the products and reactants of aerobic cellular respiration.
Q2.Complete the word summary of the products and reactants of anaerobic cellular respiration in humans:
Q3.Anaerobic cellular respiration occurs in humans when gas is not present.
Q4.Where in the cell does anaerobic cellular respiration occur?
