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Cells aquire food energy through a process called cellular respiration. This can be aerobic (with Oxygen as the final electron acceptor) or anaerobic (with some other organic molecule like pyruvate as the final electron acceptor). Aerobic respiration can be further broken down into the steps of 1. Glycolysis 2. Pyruvate Oxidation 3. Krebs Cycle 4. Electron Transport Chain It can also take place as photosynthesis but that is a slightly different mechanism Anaerobic Respiration can take place where there is no oxygen available(such as insidee muscles). This is called fermentation(yes the same kind we have to thank for alcohol...God bless anaerobic bacteria).
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∙ 13y agoLiving organisms obtain energy from carbohydrates and fats. Animal and plant cells differ by means of harnessing energy, but they utilize it in similar ways. Animal cells perform cellular respiration in the mitochondria to obtain energy from glucose (sugar/carbohydrate). Plant cells undergo photosynthesis within an organelle called Chloroplast to convert sunlight into glucose. Plants break the glucose down into energy in their mitochondrion just as animal cells do.
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How do cells acquire energy?
By the process of respiration. In this process, glucose is oxidised to carbon dioxide and water (aerobic) and ATP is produced. (ATP is the energy currency of cells)
What cells of organisms release energy from food?
Every cell releases energy from food: it happens in an organelle called the mitochondria (singular, mitochondrion), which is a structure inside the cell.
The process by which a cell captures the energy in sunlight?
Plant cells use chloroplast- animals don't capture energy.
How do cells take in nutrients and convert it into energy?
the mithocondria turns nutrients/food energy
How do living organisms in humans acquire energy from organic molecules?
Most of them do it exactly the same your own cells do it - oxidizing hydrogen in mitochondria. A few use fermentation (sugar to lactic acid).
How do whale sharks acquire energy?
to aqcuire energy they eat food
How do food particles get to the cells and organs in your body for energy?
Your red blood cells carry the stored energy from your food to your cells for use. Food is not directly carried to your cells.
Why do animal cells cannot make their own organic food?
dont no
When food is broken down where is the energy stored?
When food is broken down the stored energy is in your cells. When the energy is needed, the cells release the energy.
How can a cell acquire that mineral to get inside a cell?
Animal cells are able to absorb water and nutrients because of their semi-permeable membrane. The digestive process releases nutrients from food into the bloodstream, which are then synthesized by cells for energy.
How do cells get the energy to do their daily activities?
Plant cells synthesize their food by photosynthesis. Animal cells can not do like plants, so it needs to be taken.Digestion of food molecules will help the cells to make energy(ATP).
How do cells acquire energy?
By the process of respiration. In this process, glucose is oxidised to carbon dioxide and water (aerobic) and ATP is produced. (ATP is the energy currency of cells)
How do cells get energy to perform their necessary functions?
Cells get energy by taking in nutrients from food.
Do humans have natural energy or is it acquired through food?
We acquire energy through the food we eat and sleep........ but both should not be taken in excess......
What do cells need?
Cells need energy/food to survive
What release energy stored in food?
The mitochondria releases energy stored in food which is in cells.
What support does the digestive system provide the cells?
Cells get a lot of energy from food. But the food you eat is not needed by cells.
