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Aerobic | relating to or denoting exercise that improves or is intended to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen |
Anaerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. |
ATP | ATP is a high-energy molecule found in every cell. |
cellular respiration | is a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenine triphosphate (ATP) |
Fermentation | the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat. |
Glycolysis | the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvate acid. |
Mitochondria | an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae). |