What is Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is the process through which cells convert sugars into energy. To create ATP
and other forms of energy to power cellular reactions, cells require fuel and an electron
acceptor which drives the chemical process of turning energy into a useable form.

Cellular respiration refers to the metabolic reactions at the cellular level that result in the
breakdown of molecules from nutrients and the release of energy that is used to fuel cellular
processes. These catabolic reactions result in the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and
waste products.