Which statements best describe the first stage of cellular respiration? Check all that apply.
A) The stage happens in cytoplasm.
B) The stage happens in mitochondria.
C) Oxygen combines with small molecules.
D) Glucose is broken down.
E) Energy is released.

Here is your question's answer D)Glucose is broken down

Explanation:

The first step during cellular respiration, a glucose molecule is gradually broken down into carbon dioxide and water.

answer: accepted answer: aquatic animals use the oxygen dissolved in water to carry out respiration. since the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the air, therefore the rate of breathing in aquatic animals is much faster than it is in terrestrial animals.

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