Seeds use cellular respiration to grow into a plant by converting energy from stored reserves, such as starch and oils, into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to fuel cellular processes. When a seed germinates, it absorbs water and activates enzymes that break down stored nutrients in the seed, releasing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration. This energy is then used to power metabolic processes, such as cell division, elongation, and differentiation, allowing the seedling to grow into a mature plant. Additionally, during this process, oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced as byproducts of cellular respiration.
