Respiration

Respiration is the process by which cells obtain energy from glucose. During respiration cells break down simple food molecules such as sugar and release the energy they contain. Respiration can also mean breathing so as to avoid any confusion the respiration process that takes places inside cells is called cellular respiration. The respiration equation is below this line.

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ----> 6 CO2 + 6 H20 + Energy

sugar + oxygen ------> carbon dioxide+ water+ energy

The equation above (the respiration equation) is also the exact opposite of the photosynthesis equation.