In aerobic respiration, the complete breakdown of glucose occurs by the supply of __________.

carbon dioxide

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water

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glucose

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oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is D
oxygen

During aerobic respiration, glucose is first broken down to form carbon dioxide as an end product with the help of oxygen. This process releases ATP, the energy currency of the body.

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