In order for all living things to gain ATP energy for their cell to stay
alive and function, they must first obtain an energy rich molecule and then
they must release its energy through either an anaerobic or aerobic chemical
reaction. Many organisms are heterotrophs and obtain the energy rich molecules
through consuming them or decomposition however aututrophs make the molecules
through chemical reactions. One such reaction is photosynthesis which produces
glucose. Cellular respiration is the most common aerobic reaction used by
living organisms that breaks down glucose releasing ATP energy as well as the
waste products carbon dioxide and water
