Question

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

ADP
ADP

carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide

water
water

sugar

Answer 1

During cellular respiration, the molecule that is primarily broken down is **sugar**. Specifically, glucose is the type of sugar commonly utilized. This process involves breaking down the covalent bonds in sugar to release energy, which is then used to produce ATP.