What us respiration
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Respiration is the biochemical process by which living organisms convert nutrients (like glucose) into energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This energy is then used to fuel all cellular activities.
There are two main types:
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Aerobic Respiration: This occurs in the presence of oxygen. Glucose is broken down completely into carbon dioxide and water, releasing a large amount of energy. The overall simplified equation is: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy (ATP)
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Anaerobic Respiration: This occurs in the absence of oxygen. Glucose is broken down incompletely, producing less energy than aerobic respiration. Byproducts can include lactic acid (in animals) or ethanol and carbon dioxide (in yeast and some bacteria).
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