How is the process of respiration important to life processes?

Answer 1

When a candle burns, oxygen from the air chemically combines with the molecules of candle wax. Chemical energy stored in the wax is converted and released as heat and light energy. In a similar way, cells use oxygen to release the chemical energy stored in sugar molecules. This process is called respiration. Through respiration, cells obtain the energy needed for all life processes. Air breathing animals aren't the only organisms that need oxygen. Plants, some bacteria, algae,

fish, other organisms need oxygen for respiration.

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Answer 2

Respiration is essential for life processes because it is the process where cells obtain energy by converting glucose and oxygen into ATP, the molecule that fuels cellular activities. It also removes waste products like carbon dioxide, helping to maintain the body's pH balance. Without respiration, cells would not have the energy they need to function, and waste products would build up, leading to cellular damage and eventually death.