process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules

Process that requires oxygen

Process that does not require oxygen

First set of reactions in cellular respiration in which a molecule of glucose is broken into two molecules of pyruvic acid

Electron carrier involved in glycosis

secomd stage of cellular respiration in which pyruvic acid is broken down into carbon dioxide in a series of energy extracting reactions

Innermost compartment of the mitochondrion

Process by which cells release energy in the absence of oxygen