Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

The main stages of cellular respiration are Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain.

Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

The main product of glycolysis is pyruvate.

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.

The products of the Krebs Cycle include carbon dioxide, ATP, NADH, and FADH2.

Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less ATP than aerobic respiration.

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.