EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is used to break down food and release energy.
A
Chlorine
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Oxygen
D
Fresh air
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Respiration:-It is the process by which food (glucose) is broken down in the cells of the body with the help of oxygen to release energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy is called cellular respiration. Cellular respiration takes place in the cells of all organisms. In the cell, the food (glucose) is broken down into carbon dioxide and water using oxygen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Enzymes are the molecules that help break down food to liberate energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The citric acid cycle of reactions, in which the acetyl group in acetyl CoA is oxidized to CO2 and H2O, is therefore central to the energy metabolism of aerobic organisms.

There is 1 question to complete.