Why do cells break apart small sugars during cellular respiration?

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to obtain energy
to obtain energy

to build larger sugars
to build larger sugars

to build various body parts
to build various body parts

to obtain carbon dioxide

Answer 1

Cells break apart small sugars during cellular respiration primarily to obtain energy. The process of cellular respiration converts the chemical energy stored in glucose and other sugars into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell. This energy is essential for various cellular processes and functions.