Question

level 1 q1 cellular respiration is the name given to a series of biochemical reactions that a. breaks down atp b. breaks down glucose c. produces oxygen d. produces glucose a. breaks down atp b. breaks down glucose c. produces oxygen d. produces glucose

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: ATP is broken down to release energy, but cellular respiration is about producing ATP (by breaking glucose), not breaking ATP. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Cellular respiration involves breaking down glucose (a sugar) to release energy and produce ATP, carbon dioxide, and water. This matches the process.
• Option C: Photosynthesis produces oxygen; cellular respiration consumes oxygen. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Photosynthesis produces glucose; cellular respiration breaks it down. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Breaks down glucose