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What is an oxygen debt?

Anaerobic respiration occurs when there is no oxygen available and so produces an oxygen debt. This debt is equivalent to the total amount of oxygen required to oxidise the lactic acid formed from this proce...
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How can leaching cause bad smells in lakes?

Leaching is the process by which nitrates and other organic molecules can reach lakes from fields. This may be due to a large amount of fertiliser being applied or heavy rain causing the fertiliser to wash i...
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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Respiration refers to the process of converting food substances such as glucose into energy which the cell can use. There are two types of respiration - aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Both these processe...
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What is the difference between an ectotherm and an endotherm?

Ectotherms, including reptiles and amphibians, are organisms that don't possess the ability to generate sufficient heat to keep themselves warm. As such, they are dependent on environmental sources of heat, ...
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What is anaerobic respiration?

Anaerobic respiration is the release of small amounts of energy in the cells by breaking down food substances in the absence of oxygen.
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