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Which of the following is released during cellular respiration? A.Carbon dioxide B.Glucose C.Mitochondria D.Oxygen

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A. Carbon dioxide is released during cellular respiration
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Answer: A.Carbon dioxide

Explanation: Cellular respiration is the process by which glucose molecule breakdown into energy form (ATP) in presence of oxygen. As a result of this reaction ATP is formed and carbon dioxide is released.

Process of cellular respiration completed in following 4 steps :

Glycolysis, Pyruvate Oxidation, Citric acid (Krebs cycle), and Oxidative Phosphorylation.

Reaction of cellular respiration is as follows -

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ------------ 6CO2 +6H2O +38 ATP

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