Mechanisms of Cellular Respiration and ATP Production

# Mechanisms of Cellular Respiration

## Abstract
This paper examines the biochemical pathways involved in cellular respiration and ATP production in eukaryotic cells.

## Introduction
Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms break down glucose and other molecules to release energy in the form of ATP.

## The Three Stages

### 1. Glycolysis
- Occurs in the cytoplasm
- Breaks down glucose into pyruvate
- Produces 2 ATP and 2 NADH

### 2. Krebs Cycle
- Takes place in mitochondrial matrix
- Oxidizes acetyl-CoA
- Generates NADH, FADH2, and GTP

### 3. Electron Transport Chain
- Located in inner mitochondrial membrane
- Uses NADH and FADH2 to produce ATP
- Produces approximately 32-34 ATP molecules