Cellular respiration occurs in both plant and animals. It is the process by which cells convert ADP (adenosine diphoosphate) into ATP (adenosine triphosphate).Plant and animal cells cannot use ADP as a form of energy. The mitochondria within the cells convert ADP into a useable form of cellular energy: ATP. 1.8K views Related Questions (More Answers Below)
The second phase of cellular respiration in an animal cell occurs is called the krebs cycle because it takes place in the matrix. ( I know this is correct because I just had an assignment in my biology class and asked the same question and I got it right) !