Explain the role food, water and oxygen play in the creation of ATP or the release of energy from this molecule.

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Explain the role food, water and oxygen play in the creation of ATP or the release of energy from this molecule.

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Dillan Rogers · Answer 1

ATP is created via the process of respiration. During this process, glucose is supplied to the cells and it is oxidized using oxygen. The oxidation releases energy, which is used to create the ATP molecule.

ATP is broken down using water, releasing energy from the molecule.