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What molecule is the oxygen used to create inside the cell?

what is the name of this process ? What is the purpose of the molecule that is produced ?​

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Cellular respiration can occur both aerobically (using oxygen), or anaerobically (without oxygen). During aerobic cellular respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming ATP that can be used by the cell. The purpose of the ATP is to store energy for future reactions or be withdrawn to pay for reactions when energy is required by the cell.

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