Cellular respiration ______________
A) involves a net consumption of water
B) liberates carbon dioxide and water
C) results in a net consumption of energy
D) requires the green pigment chlorophyll
E) represents a decrease in entropy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration involves the breakdown of glucose and other organic molecules to release energy. As a result, it produces carbon dioxide and water as waste products. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because cellular respiration does not involve a net consumption of water, but rather a release of water. Option C is also incorrect because cellular respiration is an exergonic process that releases energy, rather than consuming it. Option D is incorrect because chlorophyll is involved in photosynthesis, not cellular respiration. Finally, option E is incorrect because cellular respiration leads to an overall increase in entropy.

Cellular Respiration ______________