Simple Description

The chemical process that occurs in most living cells to release energy

Further Detail

The word equation for aerobic respiration is: glucose + oxygen --> water + carbon dioxide. Respiration is controlled by enzymes and releases heat as a waste product. The site of aerobic respiration is the mitochondria. The word equation for anaerobic respiration is: glucose --> lactic acid.

Related Words:

• Aerobic
• Anaerobic
• Mitochondrion

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