Cellular respiration requires ________ to break down organic nutrients to release energy, which is captured in high energy ________ bonds.

A. oxygen; phosphate
B. oxygen; peptide
C. carbon dioxide; phosphate
D. oxygen; hydrogen


Answer: A

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