Biology

Cellular respiration is the process by which living cells convert the energy from food or another cellular energy source into ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. This is done through a series of steps in which energy from the food is slowly released and stored in the form of ATP particles. Cell respiration is incredibly important for the function of cells and organisms because it is the primary way that cells gain energy to function. The ATP created during cellular respiration is then used to power the cells' metabolic processes, like growing, dividing, synthesizing molecules, and moving. Without cellular respiration, our bodies wouldn't have the energy to live, and all other metabolic processes that keep our bodies functioning could not take place.