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Describe how individual cell breakdown energy rich molecules to provide energy for cell functions

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Through the process of cellular respiration, the energy in food is converted into energy that can be used by the body's cells. During cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are converted into carbon dioxide and water, and the energy is transferred to ATP.

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Cells need a source of energy, they get this energy by breaking down food molecules to release, the stored chemical energy. This process is called 'cellular respiration'. The process is happens in all the cells in our body. Oxygen is used to oxidize food, main oxidized food is sugar(glucose).

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