Cell Respiration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004461",
  "term": "Cell Respiration",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A two-stage process in which molecules are oxidized to produce energy. In the first stage, glucose is converted to pyruvic acid via the glycolytic pathway. Subsequently, pyruvic acid is metabolized to ultimately yield carbon dioxide and water.\n\n2. A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars).",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cell-respiration/"
}