During cellular respiration, cells break down sugars to release energy. In this process, water and carbon dioxide are produced as waste products.

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What must happen to these waste products for a cell to maintain homeostasis?

a
They must be used for photosynthesis.
b
They must be permanently stored inside the cell.
c
They must be digested and used as food.
d
They must be excreted from the cell.

1 answer

To maintain homeostasis, the waste products of cellular respiration, which are water and carbon dioxide, must be excreted from the cell. Therefore, the correct answer is:

d. They must be excreted from the cell.