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

carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide

ADP
ADP

water

Answer 1

During cellular respiration, the molecule that is primarily broken down is **sugar**. Sugar (typically in the form of glucose) undergoes glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation to release energy.