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

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

Oxygen is used to split glucose molecules, releasing energy.

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The correct response is:

Oxygen is used to split glucose molecules, releasing energy.

In aerobic cellular respiration, oxygen is essential as it acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the efficient production of ATP from glucose metabolism.