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During cellular respiration, what is the primary purpose of oxidizing biological fuels in the presence of an inorganic electron acceptor?
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?
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?
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?
Which nutrient is commonly used by animal and plant cells in cellular respiration?
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What is the most common oxidizing agent in cellular respiration?
What is the most common oxidizing agent in cellular respiration?
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