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Cellular Respiration

Cells use respiration to release energy from food. Oxygen is used in the process, and carbon dioxide and water are made as waste products.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

Your cells are constantly respiring, even while you sleep.

All about Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is the process that cells use to release energy from food. Oxygen is used in the process, and carbon dioxide and water are made as waste products. The energy released powers everything your cells do.

Your cells respire all the time, even while you sleep. Plants also carry out respiration, although they make food by photosynthesis during the day.

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