Cellular Respiration

Question 1

What is cellular respiration?

Answer 1

The process that converts glucose and oxygen into water, carbon dioxide, and energy (produces useful energy for the cells).
Glucose (food) + Oxygen = Energy + Carbon dioxide + water

Question 2

What is the different between breathing and respiration?

Answer 2

Breathing:
- exchange of gases (oxygen - carbon dioxide)
- inhaling and exhalation
- a part of respiration
Respiration:
- unlocks energy from our food with oxygen
- food is broken down with cells and oxygen to produce energu