Why do we need respiration?

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Biology

Alexia Hampton

15 January, 18:21

Why do we need respiration?

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Myla Moody · Answer 1

to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide (cellular respiration)

Explanation:

Glucose (food) + Oxygen (breathing) - --> carbon dioxide (free by lungs) + water + ATP

Ashlyn · Answer 2

When we breath, we are making respiration. As me are doing respiration, a lot of glucose (we get from food) is turning into ATP, and that is energy; the energy to make cells function. That's why respiration, is important.

Explanation:

Glucose (food) + Oxigen (breathing) - --> carbon dioxide (free by lungs) + water + ATP