With respect to the glucose molecule involved, cell respiration is a(n):
A)synthesis reaction
B)decomposition reaction
C)thesis reaction
D)antithesis reaction

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Cell respiration is a decomposition reaction because glucose is broken down into smaller molecules, such as pyruvate, during glycolysis. These small molecules are further broken down in subsequent steps to generate ATP.

With Respect to the Glucose Molecule Involved, Cell Respiration Is