Which of the following are true about cellular respiration? Choose all that apply.

ATP is a necessary energy currancy.

The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP.

Plants and animals both perform cellular respiration.

Both plants and animals need ATP.

1 answer

All of the following statements about cellular respiration are true:

  1. ATP is a necessary energy currency. - True. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy carrier in cells.

  2. The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP. - True. The main goal of cellular respiration is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, which is then used for energy-requiring processes.

  3. Plants and animals both perform cellular respiration. - True. Both plants and animals undergo cellular respiration to generate ATP, although plants also perform photosynthesis.

  4. Both plants and animals need ATP. - True. ATP is essential for various biological functions in all living organisms, including plants and animals.

So, you would select all of the statements as true.