Definition of Prose. Prose is a communicative style that sounds natural and uses grammatical structure. Prose is the opposite of verse, or poetry, which employs a rhythmic structure that does not mimic ordinary speech.
Respiration. Respiration is a biochemical process that converts food into energy with oxygen, and it takes place inside the cells of all living beings. In respiration, the biochemical energy of food is converted into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and carbon dioxide using oxygen.
Respiration and photosynthesis are two of the most ancient and important metabolic pathways. In some ways, photosynthesis and respiration are almost complete opposites of each other. Photosynthetic organisms, such as plants, use the energy of sunlight to reduce carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.