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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
To drive the bulk production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What type of reaction are the reactions involved in respiration?
Catabolic reactions
What are the common nutrients used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
Sugar, amino acids, and fatty acids
What is the most common oxidizing agent in cellular respiration?
Molecular oxygen (O2)
Why is cellular respiration considered an unusual combustion reaction?
Due to the slow, controlled release of energy from the series of reactions
Test your knowledge of cellular respiration with this quiz! Explore the metabolic reactions and processes involved in converting nutrients into energy, including the role of oxygen and ATP production.
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