Question

    In which of the following processes is energy

    released?
    A Respiration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Photosynthesis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ingestion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Absorption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cellular respiration is the set of the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products. The reactions involved in respiration are catabolic reactions, which break large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energyin the process as theybreakhigh-energy bonds.

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