Cellular Respiration

Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy carrier in living organisms. This process occurs in both plants and animals and takes place primarily in the mitochondria. Cellular respiration consists of three main stage...

Whenever you feel tired, eating an apple or slice of bread can energize you instantly. But how does this food provide energy? The process by which cells obtain energy from the food is called cellular respiration.

When you eat plants or foods made from them, the starch from the plant sources is broken down into simple sugar called glucose ...