Cellular Respiration: A Comprehensive Energy Production Process in Living Cells
Cellular respiration is the fundamental metabolic process that occurs in mitochondria, converting glucose and oxygen into energy in the form of ATP. This complex process generates 32-38 ATP molecules through four main stages.
Key points:
- Zellatmung Ablauf involves glycolysis, oxidative decarboxylation, citric acid cycle, and electron transport chain
- Takes place primarily in mitochondria's inner membrane and matrix
- Requires glucose and oxygen as starting materials
- Produces CO2 and H2O as waste products
- Generates ATP through both substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation