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infoWhy this? We study respiration because it is the process that releases energy from glucose to produce ATP, providing the immediate energy supply for almost all cellular activities, so understanding it is essential for explaining exercise, metabolism, thermoregulation, plant and animal physiology, and many medical conditions.

scheduleWhy now? We study respiration now because, after learning about cells, enzymes, membranes, ATP and photosynthesis, you are ready to follow the detailed stages of aerobic and anaerobic respiration and to link energy release to the structure and function of cells and whole organisms.