Which statement best describes cellular respiration?

Question

a
It occurs in animal cells but not in plant cells.
b
It uses carbon dioxide and produces oxygen.
c
It converts energy in food into a more usable form.
d
It stores energy in food molecules.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes cellular respiration is:

c It converts energy in food into a more usable form.

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose (and other organic molecules) to produce ATP, which is the usable energy currency of the cell.