Question

which best describes the nature of cellular respiration?
○ it is an energy-seeking process.
○ it is an energy-gathering process.
○ it is an energy-releasing process.
○ it is an energy-destroying process.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is a metabolic process. In this process, cells break down glucose (and other organic molecules). Through a series of chemical reactions (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron - transport chain), energy stored in the chemical bonds of these molecules is released. The released energy is used to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell. It is not about seeking energy from an external source (so not energy - seeking), nor is it just gathering energy without releasing the stored form (not energy - gathering). Also, energy cannot be destroyed according to the law of conservation of energy (so not energy - destroying).

Answer:

It is an energy - releasing process.