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The energy released in cellular respiration was originally present in ____________

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Answer:

ATP

Step-by-step explanation:

During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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