Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis and Krebs,
The powerhouse within our cells
To turn fuel into energy,
The power that never fails.
Pyruvate oxidation,
The breakdown of molecules
To create energy from glucose
And keep our cells in control.
The electron transport chain
Is the last step in respiration
Releasing energy from electrons
To keep our bodies in motion.
Photosynthesis
Plants take in the sun's light
Gathering energy for the night
Using carbon dioxide and water
To create sugar for a tight fight.
From light energy to chemical,
The energy is stored as glucose
Through a process of reactions
For the plants to use as fuel.
The Calvin Cycle is the main event
Using ATP and NADPH
To turn the newly created sugar
Into the energy we all need.