key term - Cellular respiration

Definition

Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that cells use to convert the energy stored in glucose into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which powers cellular activities. It involves a series of reactions, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Related terms

Glucose:

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate):

The primary energy carrier in all living organisms on which cellular processes depend for energy.

Krebs Cycle:

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy in the form of ATP