Cellular Respiration
Hey Class,
Many of you were asking for more information regarding Cellular Respiration, so I wanted to try and give a bit more to you. It may be difficult to do it via the blog, but stick with me.
Cellular Respiration (CR) is what gives all living things the energy they need to function. CR happens in the Mitochondria of cells, in both plants and animals.
For CR to happen, it requires Glucose and Oxygen. Glucose is traditionally found in the foods that we eat, and is originally created inside plants during photosynthesis. Oxygen is obtained because….. we breathe.
Inside the Mitochondria, the glucose is broken down in order to get energy. After the glucose is broken down, the atoms are rearranged into Carbon Dioxide and Water. The energy kept in the cells is called ATP, and allows the organism to perform all of the functions that they need to perform.
In animals, we release the Carbon Dioxide every time we exhale, because it is not good for our health. The water is released through our sweat, evaporates through our skin, and lost when we….. let’s just say we get rid of it as waste.
This process is continuous and is a never ending cycle, allowing us to have the energy we need to do everything necessary to live and enjoy our lives!
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