4. Summary and Vocabulary

Summary

  • Through the process of cellular respiration, the energy in food is converted into energy that can be used by the body's cells.
  • During cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are converted into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

Vocabulary

  • ATP (adenosine triphosphate): Usable form of energy inside the cell.

  • cellular respiration: Process of breaking down glucose to obtain energy in the form of ATP.
  • glucose: Simple sugar with the chemical formula C6H12O6; a product of photosynthesis.

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