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I am a process in which food is broken down to release energy. I am a necessary process in all the cells. Who am I?


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Cellular respiration

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Cellular precipitation

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Cellular breakdown

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Cellular sedimentation

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The correct option is A

Cellular respiration


The process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy is called cellular respiration. Cellular respiration takes place in the cells of all organisms. In the cell, the food (glucose) is broken down into carbon dioxide and water using oxygen.


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