Respiration involves the breakdown of sugar. This process results in the production of energy for the cell. In order for cells to produce the MOST energy, what gas should be present?
A) oxygen
B) nitrogen
C) water vapor
D) carbon dioxide

Question

Respiration involves the breakdown of sugar. This process results in the production of energy for the cell. In order for cells to produce the MOST energy, what gas should be present?
A)	oxygen	
B)	nitrogen	
C)	water vapor	
D)	carbon dioxide

texmechanica · Answer

I think either A or D.

somy · Answer

expand your thought, why A or D?

texmechanica · Answer

I think A because oxygen is needed to survive and D because i'm not 100% on A.

texmechanica · Answer

I will go with B.

somy · Answer

We are talking about sugar Metabolism, have you heard of glycolysis? Kreb cycle? Electron transport chain?