The process that enables cells of the body to burn food and release energy is called

...respiration!

Respiration is the biochemical process in which the cells of an organism obtain energy by combining oxygen and glucose, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (the currency of energy in cells). Source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-respiration-definition-process-equation.html

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the generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include: all known living things are made up of one or more cells. all living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. the cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.