why do cells need oxygen?

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why do cells need oxygen?

2006-12-07 02:05:28 · 1 answers · asked by andrew 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Cells need oxygen in order for them to function. They need it in order for them to live and survive. If we go deeper, oxygen is needed for the oxidative phosphorylation of cells in order to create energy. Also, oxygen is needed in white blood cells in order to create a metabolic burst or oxidative burst to get rid of foreign and invading organism.

2006-12-07 02:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋