5.2.2 Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the overall chemical reacton equation for respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
2
Q
Why does all life need to perform respiration?
A
to make ATP, which is the universal energy currency of living cells
3
Q
What does respiration do?
A
process which breaks down organic molecules (glucose) to release the energy trapped in their bonds.
Energy from bonds used to make ATP
