What does the equation given below represent?
C6H12O6+6O2⟶6CO2+6H2O+Energy
Cellular Respiration
Cellular respiration is the process of oxidizing food molecules, like glucose, to carbon dioxide and water, with a consequent evolution of energy. This energy released, is trapped in the form of ATP, for use by all the energy-consuming activities of the cell and the organism.
The process of breathing (respiration) is divided into two distinct phases, inspiration (inhalation) and expiration (exhalation). On the other hand, photosynthesis is the process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protists use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar.