The metabolic processes whereby organisms obtain ATP energy by breaking down carbon-based molecules like glucose when oxygen is present; byproducts are carbon dioxide and water; produces 36-38 ATP per molecule of glucose; occurs in the mitochondrion.

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 270  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Biology Vocabulary Review — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.


1. The metabolic processes whereby organisms obtain ATP energy by breaking down carbon-based molecules like glucose when oxygen is present; byproducts are carbon dioxide and water; produces 36-38 ATP per molecule of glucose; occurs in the mitochondrion.
Image: Cellular Respiration