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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
- To produce biological fuels
- To release waste products
- To break down large molecules and produce ATP (correct)
- To convert ATP into nutrients
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
- Redox reactions (correct)
- Polymerization reactions
- Anabolic reactions
- Neutralization reactions
Which molecule serves as the inorganic electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
Which molecule serves as the inorganic electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
- Sugar
- Molecular oxygen (O2) (correct)
- Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
- Amino acids
What are the common nutrients used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
What are the common nutrients used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
Which organisms can switch between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Which organisms can switch between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?