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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
- To break down ATP
- To convert chemical energy from nutrients into ATP (correct)
- To release waste products
- To produce glucose
What is the role of an inorganic electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
What is the role of an inorganic electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
- To oxidize biological fuels (correct)
- To produce glucose
- To convert ATP into energy
- To produce waste products
Why is cellular respiration described as a set of metabolic reactions and processes?
Why is cellular respiration described as a set of metabolic reactions and processes?
- To produce large amounts of energy
- To convert chemical energy from nutrients into ATP (correct)
- To convert waste products into nutrients
- To convert nutrients into chemical energy
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
Which of the following is a commonly used nutrient in cellular respiration?
Which of the following is a commonly used nutrient in cellular respiration?