how do plants recycle hydrogen during cellular respiration

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Plants do not recycle hydrogen during cellular respiration. Instead, they utilize hydrogen in the process of photosynthesis to produce glucose, which is then broken down during cellular respiration to release energy. Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and convert it into usable energy (ATP) for various cellular functions.

During cellular respiration, plants obtain oxygen and release carbon dioxide. They take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combine it with water, using the energy from the breakdown of glucose, to produce oxygen as a byproduct. This oxygen is released back into the environment through the process of respiration and is utilized by other organisms.

To summarize, plants do not recycle hydrogen during cellular respiration. They utilize hydrogen, along with carbon dioxide, during photosynthesis to produce glucose, which is then broken down during cellular respiration to release energy and produce carbon dioxide and oxygen.