Question

The mechanism of breakdown of food materials within the cell to release energy and the trapping of this energy for synthesis of ATP is called

Answer 1

Cellular respiration

The food particles we consume are made up of complex compounds such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins and many vitamins.

These complex compounds need to be oxidised and broken down into simpler substances in order to release energy.

The cell requires energy to carry out its metabolic activities. This process of break down of the complex compounds into simpler forms is known as respiration.

As this process is carried out within the cell hence it is regarded as ‘Cellular respiration’.

Final answer
(C) Cellular respiration