AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of things perform cellular respiration?
A
All living cells
B
plants only
C
animals only
D
yeast only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cellular respiration occurs in the cells of all living things, both autotrophs and heterotrophs. All of them catabolize glucose to form ATP.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellular respiration is a process that occurs in the mitochondria of all organisms. In this process, both plants and animals break down simple sugars into carbon dioxide and water and release energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cellular respiration takes place in the cells of animals, plants, and fungi, and also in algae and other protists.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cellular Respiration Overview Cellular respiration produces energy, which is vital because the energy is used to maintain life. The process is carried out by both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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