Question

During cellular respiration, the covalent bonds of a molecule are broken down to make products. Which molecule is broken down?(1 point)
Responses

sugar
sugar

water
water

ADP
ADP

carbon dioxide

Answer 1

During cellular respiration, the molecule that is primarily broken down is **sugar** (specifically glucose). The covalent bonds in sugar are broken down to release energy, which is then used to produce ATP. Therefore, the correct response is:

**sugar**