The principal metabolic by-products are _______.
A) amino acids, nucleic acids, carbon monoxide, and glucose
B) water, protein, and carbon monoxide
C) carbon dioxide, nitrogenous wastes, and glucose
D) water, carbon dioxide, and nitrogenous wastes

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The principal metabolic by-products of cellular respiration are water, carbon dioxide, and nitrogenous wastes. Amino acids and nucleic acids are not by-products of cellular respiration, while glucose is a reactant in the process. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that results from incomplete combustion, typically in engines or fires, and is not a by-product of cellular respiration.

The Principal Metabolic By-Products Are _______