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RESPIRATION

Respiration :                     Respiration is the process by which your body gets energy from the food you eat. It involves the breakdown of food molecules, such as glucose, into smaller molecules, such as carbon dioxide and water. The energy released from this breakdown is used to generate ATP, the cell's main energy currency.                     The overall process of respiration can be summarized as follows: Glucose + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38ATP                     Respiration is a vital process that is essential for life. It provides cells with the energy they need to function. Respiration also helps to regulate the body's temperature and pH.                     Here are some of the benefits of respiration: 1. It provides cells with energy. Respiration is the process by which cells get the energy they need to function. The energy released from respiration is used to power all of the body's cells, including muscle cells, nerve cells, and brain cells. 2. It helps to regu

AEROBIC RESPIRATION

Aerobic respiration :                     Aerobic respiration is a process that cells use to release energy from food in the presence of oxygen. It is the most common type of respiration in animals and plants.                     Aerobic respiration is a very efficient way to produce energy. It can produce up to 38 molecules of ATP from a single molecule of glucose. This is much more than can be produced by anaerobic respiration, which only produces 2 molecules of ATP from a single molecule of glucose.                     Aerobic respiration is essential for the survival of most organisms. It provides the energy that cells need to carry out all of their functions, including growth, repair, and movement.                     There are a few things that can interfere with aerobic respiration. One is a lack of oxygen. If there is not enough oxygen available, the cells will switch to anaerobic respiration, which is less efficient. Another thing that can interfere with aerobic respiration is