Both cellular respiration and the burning of fossils fuels release energy. This can be attributed to
A)
the breaking of bonds during oxidation.
B)
the reduction of carbon to carbon dioxide.
C)
the formation of bonds in new organic compounds.
Eliminate
D)
the hydrolysis of water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.

Question

Both cellular respiration and the burning of fossils fuels release energy. This can be attributed to
A)
the breaking of bonds during oxidation.	
B)
the reduction of carbon to carbon dioxide.	
C)
the formation of bonds in new organic compounds.	
Eliminate
D)
the hydrolysis of water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.

anonymous · Answer

Both produce carbon dioxide from the reduction of carbon molecules. I would go with B personally.