Question

In the cell, oxygen is utilized to breakdown food into

• A. Carbon dioxide.
• B. Water.
• C. Both (A) and (B).
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (A) and (B).

Cellular respiration is the process in which cells break down molecules for energy. The cells use oxygen to break down food in the form of glucose to produce water and release carbon dioxide. In this reaction, energy is produced in the form of ATP that is used by the cell for its various activities. Thus the correct answer is option C.