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During cellular respiration, what is the primary purpose of oxidizing biological fuels in the presence of an inorganic electron acceptor?

  • To break down nutrients into smaller molecules
  • To release waste products from the cells
  • To convert chemical energy into heat
  • To drive the bulk production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (correct)

What is the main role of cellular respiration in the cells of living organisms?

  • To convert chemical energy from nutrients into ATP (correct)
  • To store energy in the form of lipids
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To produce new cells

In cellular respiration, what type of reaction occurs to break large molecules into smaller ones and produce large amounts of energy?

  • Anabolic reactions
  • Redox reactions
  • Oxidative phosphorylation
  • Catabolic reactions (correct)

Which nutrient is commonly used by animal and plant cells in cellular respiration?

<p>Sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common oxidizing agent in cellular respiration?

<p>Molecular oxygen (O2) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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