Aerobic respiration involves breakdown of glucose using ____.

carbon dioxide

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oxygen

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nitrogen

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hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B oxygen
When oxygen is used for respiration, it is known as aerobic respiration. It involves breakdown of glucose using oxygen. It produces carbon dioxide, water and liberates energy in the form of ATP.
$C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2} \to 6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O + 38 A T P$

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