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Define respiration

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The process by which all living cells release energy from glucose.

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Aerobic Respiration

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When cells receive sufficient oxygen, they will respire aerobically.

Glucose + Oxygen ————> Carbon dioxide + Water (+ energy)

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ————> 6CO2 + 6H2O (+ energy)

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Anaerobic Respiration

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When cells do not receive enough oxygen, they respire anaerobically (without oxygen).
Glucose ————> Lactic acid (+ energy)

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