Respiration Unlike some people may think respiration is not breathing it is the name given to breaking down glucose to release energy All living things need to respire to survive and respiration happens in every cell of the animal plant or microorganism Respiration is an exothermic reaction which means it is a reaction the gives off heat The energy that is released by the organisms is used to keep warm for movement and is also used in other chemical reaction to produce larger molecules the organism needs to survive There are two types of respiration aerobic and anaerobic Aerobic Respiration Aerobic respiration is respiration which uses oxygen and is the most efficient way of respiring as the glucose is completely broken down to release energy As it is the most efficient way it makes sense that is happens all the time in all animals and plants Aerobic respiration takes place inside the mitochondria an organelle For all organisms that respire aerobically the equation is glucose oxygen carbon dioxide water Anaerobic Respiration Anaerobic respiration takes place in the cytoplasm of a cell Anaerobic respiration still breaks down glucose to release energy but does not completely breakdown the glucose Not all organisms have the same process of anaerobic respiration it is different for animals compared to plants and microorganisms In animals anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid glucose lactic acid
Would starting school later in the day be better for students well being and academics Research shows a strong argument for both sides Traditionally teens start school around 7 30 8 00a m however some schools are beginning to question if that time is in the best interest for students Some schools have decided that it is a good idea to start later and change start times even though some parents don't agree There are many websites explaining both sides of the argument both very convincing arguments In the following paragraphs I will discuss how starting school later is wise because teens need more sleep grades are rising when schools start later and finally kids are healthier overall when schools start later Starting schools later is wise because teens need more sleep than most are currently getting Being a teen myself I know that you feel so much better and awake when you get even an extra hour of sleep and you re not waking up in the dark also research suggests this Studies have shown that missing out on sleep can cause people to lose their ability to think clearly and learn well Weekly Reader publication states Also when you sleep more you follow your natural sleep pattern so you are more alert and can learn more Some people also might argue that if we let kids sleep in they will not have time for things after school like sports jobs and clubs etc Parents are the ones saying this not the kids but I think teens would disagree And I know what you are all thinking why don't kids just go to sleep earlier but it is not that simple teens brains are wired to go to sleep later so it is hard to shut off our brains earlier Overall I think kids need more sleep to better function and live life to the fullest not half awake So just starting schools an hour later would help so much and would make teens a lot happier and more motivated to learn
