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GCSE Combined Science · key term
The chemical process that transfers energy from glucose in living cells.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Specification 4.4.1.3, 4.4.2.1 · Paper 1
Chemical reactions in cells that transfer energy from glucose for cell activities.
Revise: Uses of GlucosePlant cells use glucose in cellular respiration, which transfers energy for activities such as active transport, cell division and making proteins. Plants need this energy just as animals do.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
The chemical reactions occurring continuously in living cells that break down nutrient molecules, such as glucose, to release energy for metabolic processes.
Revise: RespirationCellular respiration is the chemical process that breaks down nutrient molecules such as glucose to release energy. It occurs continuously in all living cells, including plant cells.