CELLULAR RESPIRATION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cellular Respiration.
Cellular Respiration - as a noun
The metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
internal respirationrespirationExample Sentences
"During cellular respiration, carbon dioxide is produced as a waste product."
"The mitochondria are the organelles responsible for cellular respiration."
"The Krebs cycle is a key step in cellular respiration."
"Oxygen is required for cellular respiration to take place."
"The energy produced through cellular respiration is used for various cellular processes."