Question

The two waste products of oxidation in cells are

• A. CO${}_2$ and N${}_2$
• B. C and O
• C. CO${}_2$ and water
• D. Water and N${}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C CO${}_2$ and water

Cellular respiration is an oxidative process as it involves the degradation of complex molecules to the simple ones by the addition of oxygen. Cellular waste products are formed as a by-product of cellular respiration. The energy stored in the carbon-carbon bonds of the glucose molecule is released, by cleaving the bonds under the effect of respiratory enzymes.ATP is the energy molecule while CO${}_2$ and H${}_2$O are produced as an end product. So, the correct answer is option C.