Question

which of these is not true of cellular respiration?
a. it gives cells energy.

b. producers carry out this process.

c. consumers carry out this process.

d. only unicellular organisms carry out this process.

Explanation:

• Option A: Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy (ATP) for cells, so this is true.
• Option B: Producers (like plants) perform cellular respiration to use the energy they stored via photosynthesis, so this is true.
• Option C: Consumers (like animals) perform cellular respiration to get energy from the food they consume, so this is true.
• Option D: Multicellular organisms (e.g., humans, trees) also carry out cellular respiration. It is not limited to unicellular organisms, so this statement is false.

Answer:

D. Only unicellular organisms carry out this process.