Cellular respiration is essential to eukaryotic cells because
A) it is a process of anabolic reactions necessary for DNA synthesis.
B) it breaks down ATP molecules into ADP and a phosphate.
C) the process releases energy from organic substrates.
D) it releases energy from anabolic reactions, which then can be used to drive catabolic reactions.
E) the process stimulates the catabolism of potentially toxic molecules absorbed during digestion.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells release energy from organic substrates, such as glucose, to produce ATP, which is used for various cellular functions.

Cellular Respiration Is Essential to Eukaryotic Cells Because