Question

What is the definition of cellular respiration?(1 point)
Responses

the process of using the chemical energy from hydrogen and oxygen molecules to power life processes
the process of using the chemical energy from hydrogen and oxygen molecules to power life processes

the process of using the chemical energy from food and oxygen molecules to power life processes
the process of using the chemical energy from food and oxygen molecules to power life processes

the process of capturing the sun’s energy, converting it into oxygen, and releasing it into the atmosphere
the process of capturing the sun’s energy, converting it into oxygen, and releasing it into the atmosphere

the process of capturing the sun’s energy, converting it into sugar, and storing it in tissues
the process of capturing the sun’s energy, converting it into sugar, and storing it in tissues

Answer 1

Correct answer: "the process of using the chemical energy from food and oxygen molecules to power life processes."

(Briefly: cellular respiration converts energy in food, using oxygen as the final electron acceptor, into ATP, releasing CO2 and H2O.)