Nelson Biology
Chapter 7
Pages 204 - 228
General Learning Outcome
• Explain the role of cellular respiration in
releasing potential energy from organic
compounds
Focusing Questions
• How is the energy in organic matter
released for use by living systems?
• How do humans in their application of
technologies impact photosynthesis
and cellular respirations
Importance of Cellular
Respiration
• Cellular respiration is the process
where
– cells break down glucose into carbon
dioxide and water, releasing energy