Respire

Higher organisms, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and many plants, generally respire aerobically, meaning they rely on oxygen to produce energy. Aerobic respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose in the presence of oxygen to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. This method of respiration is highly efficient compared … Read more

Plants are often associated with photosynthesis, the process by which they produce their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. However, many people are less familiar with another essential process that occurs in plants respiration. A common question that arises is whether plants respire aerobically. The answer is yes, plants do respire aerobically, and … Read more