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For energy, they need energy to keep the organism they're part of going.

Cells use oxygen (if possible) to break down the glucose into carbon dioxide and water. This is called aerobic respiration. If not oxygen is available (if your using a lot like during exercise) then the cells will break down the glucose anaerobically to make lactic acid which can hard your cells.

This all happens in the mitochondria of your cells.

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