Cellular respiration is the process by which: 1. energy from the chemical bonds of food molecules is captured by an organism. 2. oxygen is produced during metabolic activity. 3. light energy is converted into kinetic energy. 4. oxygen is used to transport chemical energy throughout the body. 5. atp molecules are converted into water and sugar.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.