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3. Explain whether this statement is true or false: In cellular respiration, reduction of complex molecules leads to energy release.


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False because breaking down sugars into simpler molecules requires energy


True because sugars are reduced down to release energy


True because sugars are broken down into simpler molecules


False because sugars are oxidized to release energy

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Answer:

false because sugars are oxidised to release energy

Step-by-step explanation:

respiration itself clearly tells us about usage of oxygen

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