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GO: Biological Process

cellular respiration

Term ID
GO:0045333
Synonyms
  • oxidative metabolic process
  • oxidative metabolism
  • respiration
Definition
The enzymatic release of energy from inorganic and organic compounds (especially carbohydrates and fats) which either requires oxygen (aerobic respiration) or does not (anaerobic respiration). (2)
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes