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What gas is required for optimum production of adenosine triphosphate (atp)?

a. argon
b. carbon dioxide
c. nitrous oxide
d. oxygen

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The use of food for energy at the cellular level requires oxygen to support a controlled combustion process that produces energy molecules of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which are used in all body processes for energy (see Figure 18-2).
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