Vocabulary Term Details

Cell respiration

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_respiration)

Cellular respiration is the set of the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Energy metabolism
N/ACalvin cycle
Oxygen consumption

This term is used for the following terms: 
Cellular respiration

Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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