Respiration

Name:
Respiration
Detailed information:
(1) In humans and animals, inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide; the oxygen supports the oxidation (combustion) of organic nutrients in the body, yielding energy, carbon dioxide, and water.(2) In growing plants, respiration occurs in both the presence and the absence of light. Some of the energy produced in respiration is used to form adenosine triphosphate, pyruvic acid, and other metabolic intermediates. Fruits and vegetables continue to respire after harvest, a fact that must be taken into account in transportation and storage.