​What is Cellular Respiration?

• Cells break down glucose to release energy for the cell

Where does Cellular Respiration occur?

It happens in the mitochondria and produces carbon dioxide, water and ATP.
Or, in plants and animals

​Why does cellular respiration happen?

To generate ATP energy to support other reactions in the body

​How does cellular respiration relate to photosynthesis?

​Both of these processes involve multiple complex steps and many of the same molecules

Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

​Takes place in the Mitochondria

Which organisms perform cellular respiration?

• Humans

• Plants

• Animals

​Which organisms perform cellular respiration?

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

What is the first step for cellular respiration?

Glycolysis