Chapter 2

Respiration

How cells release energy from glucose through aerobic and anaerobic respiration — with an interactive exercise.

Respiration is how cells release energy from food. It is not the same as breathing.

Aerobic respiration

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy

Aerobic respiration uses oxygen; anaerobic respiration releases energy without oxygen (for example in muscles during hard exercise).

Remember

  • Respiration releases energy from glucose.
  • Aerobic = with oxygen; anaerobic = without oxygen.

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