During cellular respiration, mitochondria use oxygen to
break down food molecules. What is created as a result? *

a. Glucose

b. Energy

c. Sunlight

d. Lipids

Respuesta :

Answer:

B, Energy

Explanation:

During cellular respiration, mitochondria use oxygen to break down glucose (food molecules)  in order to turn it into energy that the organism can use for cell functions.

in case you were wondering, the equation for cellular respiration looks like this:

[tex]6O_{2} + C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}  = 6CO_{2}  + 6H_{2} O[/tex]

Hope this helped.

I also believe it is B.) energy