Q1
What is respiration?
The process of breakdown of glucose to release energy, which can be utilized by our body to perform daily chores like walking, sitting or even thinking, is known as respiration.
Q2
What is metabolism?
Metabolism refers to a set of chemical reactions carried out for maintaining the living state of the cells in an organism. These can be divided into two categories:
Catabolism – the process of breaking molecules to obtain energy.
Anabolism – the process of synthesizing all compounds required by the cells.
Q3
What is ATP?
Adenosine triphosphate [ATP] is the energy currency of cells. It is produced during cellular respiration and utilized for the various endergonic process.
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