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Which of the following is released from food (glucose) during the process of cellular respiration?

A. air
B. energy in the form of ATP
C. nitrogen
D. oxygen

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Final answer:

During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B. energy in the form of ATP. During the process of cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ATP. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the molecule that carries energy and is released from food during cellular respiration.

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