Question

Define cellular respiration, and state where it takes place.

Identify the three stages of cellular respiration. How many molecules of ATP are produced in each stage?
Explain how cellular respiration and photosynthesis are related.
Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Answer 1

Cellular respiration is the oxidation of food substances coupled with the release of energy (ATP). It occurs in the mitochondria of living cells.

b. 38 ATP in animals. In plants 2 ATP.

Anaerobic respiration is one that that takes place in the absence of oxygen while aerobic respiration is one that requires oxygen to take place.