IGCSE›Cambridge IGCSE Biology›Mind mapsAerobic RespirationCambridge IGCSE Biology: Mind mapStudy pack PDFAlso for this subtopic:Revision notesFlashcardsSubtopic testCover factsWhat is it?Glucose broken down with oxygenHappens in mitochondriaEnergy stored in ATPFar more efficient than anaerobicEquationCX6HX12OX6+6 OX2→6 COX2+6 HX2O\ce{C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O}CX6HX12OX6+6OX26COX2+6HX2OGlucose + oxygen → CO2_22 + water + energyAbout 30–32 ATP per glucoseAerobic resp.with oxygenUses of energyMuscle contractionProtein synthesisCell division and growthActive transportNerve impulses and body temperatureTemperature, yeastMeasure CO2_22 produced or O2_22 usedWarmer: more collisions with enzymesRate rises to an optimumAbove optimum enzymes denatureExam tipsSay energy is released and stored in ATPEnzymes denature, they do not 'die'Name the independent and dependent variablesList control variables to show temperature alone matters