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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
- To produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy (correct)
- To synthesize inorganic electron acceptors
- To break down ATP into nutrients
- To release waste products from the cells
In which type of reactions are the reactions involved in respiration categorized?
In which type of reactions are the reactions involved in respiration categorized?
- Synthetic reactions
- Catabolic reactions (correct)
- Anabolic reactions
- Redox reactions
What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?
What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?
- To serve as an inorganic electron acceptor (correct)
- To synthesize biological fuels
- To convert ATP into nutrients
- To produce waste products
Which organisms undergo cellular respiration?
Which organisms undergo cellular respiration?
What type of reactions are involved in the overall cellular respiration process?
What type of reactions are involved in the overall cellular respiration process?