Just what is CELLULAR RESPIRATION anyway?
Take a look at the picture to the left. Notice the
process of Photosynthesis is shown at the top-using
sunlight to produce glucose (food) and oxygen. At
the bottom shows the process of Cellular
Respiration. Simply speaking, Cellular Respiration
is the process by which cells obtain energy from
glucose (food). During this process, cells break
down simple food molecules such as sugar
(glucose) and release the energy they contain.
Living things need a continuous supply of energy
and therefore living things carry out Cellular
Respiration continuously. Watch the video below
to learn more!
Cellular Respiration and the Mighty Mitochondria