Why do we require oxygen?

To store energy in the form of food

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To convert water into usable form

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To break down food and release energy

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To destroy dead cells

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Solution

The correct option is C
To break down food and release energy

The primary reason why all living things need oxygen is to break down (or “burn”) food to release its stored energy to perform various life processes.

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