Question

You want to build a model of aerobic cellular respiration. What should it show about the relationship between oxygen and energy production?(1 point)
Responses

Oxygen is not necessary during cellular respiration, just during photosynthesis.
Oxygen is not necessary during cellular respiration, just during photosynthesis.

Oxygen is a waste product that is released during energy production.
Oxygen is a waste product that is released during energy production.

Oxygen is used to split glucose molecules, releasing energy.
Oxygen is used to split glucose molecules, releasing energy.

Oxygen combines with glucose to directly form ATP and water.
Oxygen combines with glucose to directly form ATP and water.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**Oxygen is a waste product that is released during energy production.**

In aerobic cellular respiration, oxygen is essential for the complete oxidation of glucose, which allows for maximum ATP production. While oxygen is not a waste product itself, it is crucial for the process and ultimately leads to the production of water as a byproduct.