Question

Respiration is a catabolic process because of :
a) breakdown of complex food molecules
c) synthesis of chemical energy
b) conversion of light energy
d) energy storage​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) breakdown of complex food molecules

Answer 2

Answer:

breakdown of complex food Molecules

Explanation:

when we respire breakdown of glucose takes place which is use up as energy

glucose can breaks by 3 processes

1. presence of oxygen( water+carbon dioxide and water forms)

2. absence of oxygen(Ethanol +carbon dioxide and water forms)

3. lack of oxygen(lactic acid and energy is form)