Die Zellatmung ist ein fundamentaler biologischer Prozess zur Energiegewinnung in Zellen durch den Abbau von Glucose zu CO₂ und H₂O.
Key aspects:
- The process occurs primarily in Mitochondrien and consists of three main stages: Glycolysis, Citric Acid Cycle, and the Atmungskette
- During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to generate ATP through various enzyme-mediated reactions
- The Energiebilanz Zellatmung shows that one glucose molecule can produce up to 38 ATP molecules
- The electron transport chain in the Atmungskette creates a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis
- Key coenzymes like NAD+ and FAD facilitate hydrogen and electron transfer throughout the process
