What is another word for aerobic respiration?
Pronunciation: [e͡əɹˈə͡ʊbɪk ɹˌɛspɪɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Aerobic respiration is a process by which cells release energy from glucose molecules in the presence of oxygen. Synonyms for this term may include "aerobic metabolism," "cellular respiration," and "aerobic oxidation." Additional synonymous terms could be "oxidative metabolism," "aerobic energy production," and "mitochondrial respiration." These terms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature and refer to the same biochemical process that occurs within the cells of living organisms. Whether referred to as aerobic respiration, cellular respiration, or any of its synonymous terms, this process plays a vital role in energy production, growth, and survival of all living things.
