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What is respiration?
The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in living cells
What is aerobic respiration?
Respiration using oxygen: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
What is anaerobic respiration?
Respiration without oxygen: Glucose → Lactic acid/Alcohol + Energy
Where does aerobic respiration occur in the cell?
In the mitochondria — the powerhouse of the cell
What is breathing?
The physical process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide
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