Abstract
ATP: the energy currency of the cell
To pass energy from respiration to other process => through a substance called adenosine Triphosphate: organic molecule attached to three inorganic phosphate groups
-can be broken down, losing a phosphate and producing a similar molecule (Diphosphate)
+ ATP is made, using the energy from the oxidised glucose to add a phosphate back onto ADP
(some energy is lost as heat, some is used to keep bodies warm)
Anaerobic respiration: cells can respire without using oxygen => glucose not completely broken down, less energy released but advantage: situation where oxygen is in short supply
During "burst activity" (muscles overworked), glucose broken down into lactic acid
Takes about 30mns of rest for all the lactic acid to be used up
