Question

1. the energy that is released during cellular respiration comes from __

○ the breaking of bonds and the rearrangement of atoms
○ the breaking of bonds and the creation of atoms
○ the destruction of atoms and matter
○ the creation of new atoms and matter

Explanation:

In cellular respiration, glucose (and other molecules) are broken down. The process involves breaking chemical bonds in the original molecules and rearranging atoms to form new molecules (like CO₂ and H₂O), releasing energy. Atoms are not created or destroyed (law of conservation of matter), so options with creation/destruction of atoms are wrong. The first option describes bond breaking and atom rearrangement, which matches the process.

Answer:

the breaking of bonds and the rearrangement of atoms