PATHWAYS
HAJRAH ALI
, RESPIRATION
Respiration Is a vital process that produces chemical energy to keep our cells alive. Metabolism refers to seve
reactions that have taken place within the cells of the body. Metabolic reaction can be catabolic or anabolic. Res
many steps, that is broken down into 4 stages.
Stage 1. Does not require oxygen (anaerobic)
Stage 2,3,4. Require oxygen (aerobic)
The equation for respiration is glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)