Question

multiple choice question when carbohydrates are broken down to carbon dioxide and water, ______ molecules are made. oxygen atp adp

Explanation:

When carbohydrates are broken down (through cellular respiration) to carbon dioxide and water, the energy released is used to synthesize ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy - carrying molecule of cells. Oxygen is used in the process (as a reactant in aerobic respiration) rather than being produced. ADP is converted to ATP during this energy - releasing process, not the other way around (ADP is a product of ATP hydrolysis, not the main product of carbohydrate breakdown for energy).

Answer:

B. ATP (assuming the options are labeled as A. oxygen, B. ATP, C. ADP)