Internal Respiration (Noun)
Meaning
The metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Internal respiration is crucial in the energy production of living organisms through the breakdown of organic molecules.
- The process of internal respiration in the cells results in the release of energy, which the organism can then utilize for growth and development.
- During internal respiration, oxygen reacts with organic molecules in the cells to produce carbon dioxide and water as by-products.
- Internal respiration involves the conversion of glucose into energy that is used to sustain various bodily functions.
- Cells in the human body undergo internal respiration as part of cellular metabolism, generating the energy required for various physiological activities.