Question

During resperation______.

Answer 1

D. oxygen is used to break down glucose into energy

Explanation:

During respiration, oxygen is used to break down glucose into energy:

          C₆H₁₂O₆  + O₂   →  CO₂   +  H₂O  + energy

In the process of respiration, oxygen gas combines with glucose to liberate energy.

• Respiratory system in the body is responsible for the metabolic break down of food to provide energy for the working of the human body.
• Chemical energy in glucose is broken down to produce other forms of energy most especially heat.
• The by product is usually carbon dioxide and water vapor.

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