Respiration

Respiration

The breakdown of food (carbohydrate) to release energy using enzymes.

Aerobic respiration

The breakdown of food (carbohydrate) with oxygen.

Anaerobic respiration

The breakdown of food (carbohydrate) without oxygen.

Glycolysis

The first stage of respiration where glucose is split into two three-carbon compounds.

NAD+

A low energy molecule that serves as an electron carrier in respiration.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The energy currency of the cell, used in various cellular processes.

Krebs Cycle

A series of reactions that convert acetyl CoA into carbon dioxide and hydrogen, yielding energy.

Fermentation

The process of anaerobic respiration, converting glucose into ethanol or lactic acid.

Bioprocessing

Industrial processes that use organisms or enzymes to produce products like alcohol or food.

Immobilised Cells

Cells attached to an inert material which can be reused in bioprocessing.