Respiration is a catabolic process because of:

Conversion of light energy

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Energy storage

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Breakdown of complex food molecules

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Synthesis of chemical energy

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The correct option is C Breakdown of complex food molecules
The correct option is (a) Breakdown of complex food molecules.

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Respiration is a catabolic process because of:

The correct option is C Breakdown of complex food moleculesThe correct option is (a) Breakdown of complex food molecules.

The correct option is C Breakdown of complex food molecules
The correct option is (a) Breakdown of complex food molecules.