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Why do cells break apart small sugars during cellular respiration?

O to obtain carbon dioxide
O to build larger sugars
O to obtain energy
O to build various body parts

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Cellular respiration is a process of breaking down sugar into carbon dioxide and water. Cellular respiration releases energy that cells use to do what they do. ... Breathing bring oxygen to cells and carries carbon dioxide away from cells. Cellular respiration breaks down sugar to release energy.
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The first one, to obtain carbon dioxide. The C and O elements are used from glucoses CHO
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